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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,116.48, 328,604.75 and 130,696.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,116.48, 328,604.75 and 130,696.50 is: 180,363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,116.48 : 328,604.75 = 130,696.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,116.48/328,604.75 = 130,696.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,116.48x = 328,604.75 × 130,696.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,116.48x = 42,947,490,054.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,947,490,054.89/238,116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,363.37

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