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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,091.40, 328,570.20 and 130,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,091.40, 328,570.20 and 130,671.44 is: 180,328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,091.40 : 328,570.20 = 130,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,091.40/328,570.20 = 130,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,091.40x = 328,570.20 × 130,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,091.40x = 42,934,741,175.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,934,741,175.09/238,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,328.82

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