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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,150.32, 328,651.20 and 130,730.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,150.32, 328,651.20 and 130,730.28 is: 180,409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,150.32 : 328,651.20 = 130,730.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,150.32/328,651.20 = 130,730.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,150.32x = 328,651.20 × 130,730.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,150.32x = 42,964,663,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,964,663,398.34/238,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,409.85

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