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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,228.14, 328,755.47 and 130,805.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,228.14, 328,755.47 and 130,805.13 is: 180,511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,228.14 : 328,755.47 = 130,805.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,228.14/328,755.47 = 130,805.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,228.14x = 328,755.47 × 130,805.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,228.14x = 43,002,901,991.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,002,901,991.56/238,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,511.43

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