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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,099.82, 328,584.16 and 130,673.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,099.82, 328,584.16 and 130,673.70 is: 180,333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,099.82 : 328,584.16 = 130,673.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,099.82/328,584.16 = 130,673.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,099.82x = 328,584.16 × 130,673.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,099.82x = 42,937,307,948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,937,307,948.59/238,099.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,333.22

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