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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,231.36, 328,744.38 and 130,800.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,231.36, 328,744.38 and 130,800.70 is: 180,496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,231.36 : 328,744.38 = 130,800.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,231.36/328,744.38 = 130,800.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,231.36x = 328,744.38 × 130,800.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,231.36x = 42,999,995,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,999,995,025.07/238,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,496.79

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