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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,103.34, 328,582.33 and 130,673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,103.34, 328,582.33 and 130,673.64 is: 180,329.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,103.34 : 328,582.33 = 130,673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,103.34/328,582.33 = 130,673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,103.34x = 328,582.33 × 130,673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,103.34x = 42,937,049,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,937,049,100.78/238,103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,329.47

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