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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,227.02, 328,753.92 and 130,804.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,227.02, 328,753.92 and 130,804.02 is: 180,509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,227.02 : 328,753.92 = 130,804.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,227.02/328,753.92 = 130,804.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,227.02x = 328,753.92 × 130,804.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,227.02x = 43,002,334,326.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,002,334,326.76/238,227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,509.89

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