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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,229.36, 328,755.44 and 130,796.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,229.36, 328,755.44 and 130,796.72 is: 180,498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,229.36 : 328,755.44 = 130,796.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,229.36/328,755.44 = 130,796.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,229.36x = 328,755.44 × 130,796.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,229.36x = 43,000,133,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000,133,234.16/238,229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,498.88

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