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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,224.68, 328,750.72 and 130,801.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,224.68, 328,750.72 and 130,801.67 is: 180,506.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,224.68 : 328,750.72 = 130,801.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,224.68/328,750.72 = 130,801.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,224.68x = 328,750.72 × 130,801.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,224.68x = 43,001,142,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,001,142,451.76/238,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,506.67

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