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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,222.90, 328,748.16 and 130,799.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,222.90, 328,748.16 and 130,799.82 is: 180,504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,222.90 : 328,748.16 = 130,799.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,222.90/328,748.16 = 130,799.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,222.90x = 328,748.16 × 130,799.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,222.90x = 43,000,200,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000,200,153.33/238,222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,504.06

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