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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,083.26, 328,564.38 and 130,657.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,083.26, 328,564.38 and 130,657.14 is: 180,312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,083.26 : 328,564.38 = 130,657.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,083.26/328,564.38 = 130,657.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,083.26x = 328,564.38 × 130,657.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,083.26x = 42,929,282,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,929,282,196.67/238,083.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,312.06

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