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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,098.04, 328,574.34 and 130,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,098.04, 328,574.34 and 130,669.84 is: 180,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,098.04 : 328,574.34 = 130,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,098.04/328,574.34 = 130,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,098.04x = 328,574.34 × 130,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,098.04x = 42,934,756,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,934,756,435.91/238,098.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,323.85

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