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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,086.03, 328,561.20 and 130,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,086.03, 328,561.20 and 130,663.02 is: 180,316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,086.03 : 328,561.20 = 130,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,086.03/328,561.20 = 130,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,086.03x = 328,561.20 × 130,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,086.03x = 42,930,798,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,930,798,646.82/238,086.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,316.33

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