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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,082.23, 328,562.93 and 130,656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,082.23, 328,562.93 and 130,656.08 is: 180,310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,082.23 : 328,562.93 = 130,656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,082.23/328,562.93 = 130,656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,082.23x = 328,562.93 × 130,656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,082.23x = 42,928,745,615.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,928,745,615.16/238,082.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,310.58

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