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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,111.82, 328,614.48 and 130,700.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,111.82, 328,614.48 and 130,700.05 is: 180,377.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,111.82 : 328,614.48 = 130,700.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,111.82/328,614.48 = 130,700.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,111.82x = 328,614.48 × 130,700.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,111.82x = 42,949,928,145.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,949,928,145.19/238,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,377.14

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