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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,081.37, 328,561.77 and 130,655.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,081.37, 328,561.77 and 130,655.25 is: 180,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,081.37 : 328,561.77 = 130,655.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,081.37/328,561.77 = 130,655.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,081.37x = 328,561.77 × 130,655.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,081.37x = 42,928,320,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,928,320,199.79/238,081.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,309.45

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