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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,111.60, 328,593.11 and 130,683.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,111.60, 328,593.11 and 130,683.43 is: 180,342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,111.60 : 328,593.11 = 130,683.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,111.60/328,593.11 = 130,683.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,111.60x = 328,593.11 × 130,683.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,111.60x = 42,941,672,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,941,672,598.16/238,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,342.63

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