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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,221.04, 328,749.12 and 130,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,221.04, 328,749.12 and 130,795.60 is: 180,500.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,221.04 : 328,749.12 = 130,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,221.04/328,749.12 = 130,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,221.04x = 328,749.12 × 130,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,221.04x = 42,998,938,399.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,998,938,399.87/238,221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,500.17

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