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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,097.82, 328,581.39 and 130,671.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,097.82, 328,581.39 and 130,671.69 is: 180,330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,097.82 : 328,581.39 = 130,671.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,097.82/328,581.39 = 130,671.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,097.82x = 328,581.39 × 130,671.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,097.82x = 42,936,285,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,936,285,533.85/238,097.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,330.44

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