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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,099.23, 328,580.94 and 130,679.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,099.23, 328,580.94 and 130,679.25 is: 180,339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,099.23 : 328,580.94 = 130,679.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,099.23/328,580.94 = 130,679.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,099.23x = 328,580.94 × 130,679.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,099.23x = 42,938,710,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,938,710,150.10/238,099.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,339.56

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