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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,116.16, 328,589.76 and 130,686.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,116.16, 328,589.76 and 130,686.40 is: 180,341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,116.16 : 328,589.76 = 130,686.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,116.16/328,589.76 = 130,686.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,116.16x = 328,589.76 × 130,686.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,116.16x = 42,942,212,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,942,212,811.26/238,116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,341.45

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