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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,113.47, 328,600.60 and 130,693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,113.47, 328,600.60 and 130,693.50 is: 180,359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,113.47 : 328,600.60 = 130,693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,113.47/328,600.60 = 130,693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,113.47x = 328,600.60 × 130,693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,113.47x = 42,945,962,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,945,962,189.37/238,113.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,359.23

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