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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,176.16, 328,686.24 and 130,730.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,176.16, 328,686.24 and 130,730.56 is: 180,409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,176.16 : 328,686.24 = 130,730.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,176.16/328,686.24 = 130,730.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,176.16x = 328,686.24 × 130,730.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,176.16x = 42,969,336,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,969,336,219.49/238,176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,409.90

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