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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,222.45, 328,747.62 and 130,799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,222.45, 328,747.62 and 130,799.44 is: 180,503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,222.45 : 328,747.62 = 130,799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,222.45/328,747.62 = 130,799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,222.45x = 328,747.62 × 130,799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,222.45x = 43,000,003,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000,003,775.46/238,222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,503.58

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