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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,123.14, 328,615.98 and 130,692.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,123.14, 328,615.98 and 130,692.24 is: 180,358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,123.14 : 328,615.98 = 130,692.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,123.14/328,615.98 = 130,692.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,123.14x = 328,615.98 × 130,692.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,123.14x = 42,947,558,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,947,558,526.00/238,123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,358.61

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