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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,111.04, 328,592.28 and 130,682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,111.04, 328,592.28 and 130,682.84 is: 180,341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,111.04 : 328,592.28 = 130,682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,111.04/328,592.28 = 130,682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,111.04x = 328,592.28 × 130,682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,111.04x = 42,941,372,352.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,941,372,352.48/238,111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,341.79

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