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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,105.71, 328,585.61 and 130,676.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,105.71, 328,585.61 and 130,676.02 is: 180,332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,105.71 : 328,585.61 = 130,676.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,105.71/328,585.61 = 130,676.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,105.71x = 328,585.61 × 130,676.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,105.71x = 42,938,259,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,938,259,249.30/238,105.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,332.76

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