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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,217.04, 328,743.62 and 130,791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,217.04, 328,743.62 and 130,791.60 is: 180,494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,217.04 : 328,743.62 = 130,791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,217.04/328,743.62 = 130,791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,217.04x = 328,743.62 × 130,791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,217.04x = 42,996,904,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,996,904,049.59/238,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,494.66

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