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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,084.03, 328,565.43 and 130,657.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,084.03, 328,565.43 and 130,657.90 is: 180,313.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,084.03 : 328,565.43 = 130,657.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,084.03/328,565.43 = 130,657.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,084.03x = 328,565.43 × 130,657.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,084.03x = 42,929,669,096.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,929,669,096.40/238,084.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,313.10

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