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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,231.02, 328,759.44 and 130,808.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,231.02, 328,759.44 and 130,808.02 is: 180,515.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,231.02 : 328,759.44 = 130,808.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,231.02/328,759.44 = 130,808.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,231.02x = 328,759.44 × 130,808.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,231.02x = 43,004,371,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,004,371,402.71/238,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,515.41

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