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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,223.33, 328,748.84 and 130,800.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,223.33, 328,748.84 and 130,800.32 is: 180,504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,223.33 : 328,748.84 = 130,800.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,223.33/328,748.84 = 130,800.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,223.33x = 328,748.84 × 130,800.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,223.33x = 43,000,451,173.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000,451,173.88/238,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,504.79

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