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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,228.90, 328,756.44 and 130,805.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,228.90, 328,756.44 and 130,805.82 is: 180,512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,228.90 : 328,756.44 = 130,805.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,228.90/328,756.44 = 130,805.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,228.90x = 328,756.44 × 130,805.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,228.90x = 43,003,255,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,003,255,714.48/238,228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,512.34

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