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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,233.06, 328,762.19 and 130,810.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,233.06, 328,762.19 and 130,810.03 is: 180,518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,233.06 : 328,762.19 = 130,810.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,233.06/328,762.19 = 130,810.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,233.06x = 328,762.19 × 130,810.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,233.06x = 43,005,391,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,005,391,441.89/238,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,518.15

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