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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,225.10, 328,751.28 and 130,802.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,225.10, 328,751.28 and 130,802.08 is: 180,507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,225.10 : 328,751.28 = 130,802.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,225.10/328,751.28 = 130,802.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,225.10x = 328,751.28 × 130,802.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,225.10x = 43,001,351,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,001,351,226.66/238,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,507.22

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