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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,081.52, 328,561.97 and 130,655.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,081.52, 328,561.97 and 130,655.39 is: 180,309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,081.52 : 328,561.97 = 130,655.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,081.52/328,561.97 = 130,655.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,081.52x = 328,561.97 × 130,655.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,081.52x = 42,928,390,033.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,928,390,033.43/238,081.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,309.63

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