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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,085.56, 328,562.09 and 130,665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,085.56, 328,562.09 and 130,665.58 is: 180,320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,085.56 : 328,562.09 = 130,665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,085.56/328,562.09 = 130,665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,085.56x = 328,562.09 × 130,665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,085.56x = 42,931,756,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,931,756,055.86/238,085.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,320.71

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