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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,082.18, 328,562.87 and 130,656.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,082.18, 328,562.87 and 130,656.09 is: 180,310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,082.18 : 328,562.87 = 130,656.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,082.18/328,562.87 = 130,656.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,082.18x = 328,562.87 × 130,656.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,082.18x = 42,928,738,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,928,738,597.20/238,082.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,310.59

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