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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,224.38, 328,750.30 and 130,801.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,224.38, 328,750.30 and 130,801.37 is: 180,506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,224.38 : 328,750.30 = 130,801.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,224.38/328,750.30 = 130,801.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,224.38x = 328,750.30 × 130,801.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,224.38x = 43,000,989,627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000,989,627.91/238,224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,506.25

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