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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,079.26, 328,558.86 and 130,653.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,079.26, 328,558.86 and 130,653.14 is: 180,306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,079.26 : 328,558.86 = 130,653.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,079.26/328,558.86 = 130,653.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,079.26x = 328,558.86 × 130,653.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,079.26x = 42,927,246,078.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,927,246,078.15/238,079.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,306.53

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