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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,254.24, 328,802.88 and 130,823.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,254.24, 328,802.88 and 130,823.52 is: 180,543.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,254.24 : 328,802.88 = 130,823.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,254.24/328,802.88 = 130,823.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,254.24x = 328,802.88 × 130,823.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,254.24x = 43,015,150,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,015,150,147.74/238,254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,543.06

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