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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,143.10, 328,636.32 and 130,714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,143.10, 328,636.32 and 130,714.96 is: 180,386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,143.10 : 328,636.32 = 130,714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,143.10/328,636.32 = 130,714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,143.10x = 328,636.32 × 130,714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,143.10x = 42,957,683,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,957,683,423.35/238,143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,386.01

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