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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,258.67, 328,794.53 and 130,827.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,258.67, 328,794.53 and 130,827.69 is: 180,540.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,258.67 : 328,794.53 = 130,827.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,258.67/328,794.53 = 130,827.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,258.67x = 328,794.53 × 130,827.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,258.67x = 43,015,428,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,015,428,190.40/238,258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,540.88

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