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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,079.68, 328,553.99 and 130,659.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,079.68, 328,553.99 and 130,659.71 is: 180,312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,079.68 : 328,553.99 = 130,659.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,079.68/328,553.99 = 130,659.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,079.68x = 328,553.99 × 130,659.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,079.68x = 42,928,766,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,928,766,756.67/238,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,312.60

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