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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,212.81, 328,734.27 and 130,789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,212.81, 328,734.27 and 130,789.76 is: 180,490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,212.81 : 328,734.27 = 130,789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,212.81/328,734.27 = 130,789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,212.81x = 328,734.27 × 130,789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,212.81x = 42,995,074,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,995,074,633.40/238,212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,490.19

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