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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,077.83, 328,556.86 and 130,651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,077.83, 328,556.86 and 130,651.72 is: 180,304.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,077.83 : 328,556.86 = 130,651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,077.83/328,556.86 = 130,651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,077.83x = 328,556.86 × 130,651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,077.83x = 42,926,517,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,926,517,728.78/238,077.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,304.56

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