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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,085.24, 328,567.10 and 130,659.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,085.24, 328,567.10 and 130,659.15 is: 180,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,085.24 : 328,567.10 = 130,659.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,085.24/328,567.10 = 130,659.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,085.24x = 328,567.10 × 130,659.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,085.24x = 42,930,298,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,930,298,003.97/238,085.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,314.82

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