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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,219.02, 328,746.36 and 130,793.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,219.02, 328,746.36 and 130,793.58 is: 180,497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,219.02 : 328,746.36 = 130,793.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,219.02/328,746.36 = 130,793.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,219.02x = 328,746.36 × 130,793.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,219.02x = 42,997,913,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,997,913,336.37/238,219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,497.40

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