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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,225.88, 328,752.37 and 130,802.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,225.88, 328,752.37 and 130,802.87 is: 180,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,225.88 : 328,752.37 = 130,802.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,225.88/328,752.37 = 130,802.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,225.88x = 328,752.37 × 130,802.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,225.88x = 43,001,753,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,001,753,515.30/238,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,508.32

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