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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,079.79, 328,549.11 and 130,651.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,079.79, 328,549.11 and 130,651.62 is: 180,298.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,079.79 : 328,549.11 = 130,651.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,079.79/328,549.11 = 130,651.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,079.79x = 328,549.11 × 130,651.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,079.79x = 42,925,473,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,925,473,471.06/238,079.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,298.69

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