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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,086.98, 328,543.83 and 130,663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,086.98, 328,543.83 and 130,663.92 is: 180,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,086.98 : 328,543.83 = 130,663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,086.98/328,543.83 = 130,663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,086.98x = 328,543.83 × 130,663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,086.98x = 42,928,824,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,928,824,719.61/238,086.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,307.32

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