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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,092.26, 328,571.28 and 130,672.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,092.26, 328,571.28 and 130,672.31 is: 180,329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,092.26 : 328,571.28 = 130,672.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,092.26/328,571.28 = 130,672.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,092.26x = 328,571.28 × 130,672.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,092.26x = 42,935,166,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,935,166,514.40/238,092.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,329.96

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