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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,228.97, 328,756.52 and 130,805.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,228.97, 328,756.52 and 130,805.89 is: 180,512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,228.97 : 328,756.52 = 130,805.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,228.97/328,756.52 = 130,805.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,228.97x = 328,756.52 × 130,805.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,228.97x = 43,003,288,697.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,003,288,697.03/238,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,512.43

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