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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,145.06, 328,644.43 and 130,725.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,145.06, 328,644.43 and 130,725.09 is: 180,402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,145.06 : 328,644.43 = 130,725.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,145.06/328,644.43 = 130,725.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,145.06x = 328,644.43 × 130,725.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,145.06x = 42,962,072,689.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,962,072,689.75/238,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,402.96

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