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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,102.04, 328,579.86 and 130,673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,102.04, 328,579.86 and 130,673.84 is: 180,329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,102.04 : 328,579.86 = 130,673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,102.04/328,579.86 = 130,673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,102.04x = 328,579.86 × 130,673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,102.04x = 42,936,792,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,936,792,052.86/238,102.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,329.37

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