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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,159.52, 328,642.08 and 130,712.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,159.52, 328,642.08 and 130,712.48 is: 180,373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,159.52 : 328,642.08 = 130,712.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,159.52/328,642.08 = 130,712.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,159.52x = 328,642.08 × 130,712.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,159.52x = 42,957,621,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,957,621,309.16/238,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,373.31

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