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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,097.04, 328,572.96 and 130,668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,097.04, 328,572.96 and 130,668.84 is: 180,322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,097.04 : 328,572.96 = 130,668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,097.04/328,572.96 = 130,668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,097.04x = 328,572.96 × 130,668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,097.04x = 42,934,247,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,934,247,538.57/238,097.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,322.47

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