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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,225.33, 328,751.60 and 130,802.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,225.33, 328,751.60 and 130,802.32 is: 180,507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,225.33 : 328,751.60 = 130,802.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,225.33/328,751.60 = 130,802.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,225.33x = 328,751.60 × 130,802.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,225.33x = 43,001,471,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,001,471,983.71/238,225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,507.56

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