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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,078.37, 328,557.63 and 130,652.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,078.37, 328,557.63 and 130,652.25 is: 180,305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,078.37 : 328,557.63 = 130,652.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,078.37/328,557.63 = 130,652.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,078.37x = 328,557.63 × 130,652.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,078.37x = 42,926,793,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,926,793,614.17/238,078.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,305.31

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