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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,263.12, 328,803.42 and 130,840.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,263.12, 328,803.42 and 130,840.08 is: 180,559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,263.12 : 328,803.42 = 130,840.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,263.12/328,803.42 = 130,840.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,263.12x = 328,803.42 × 130,840.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,263.12x = 43,020,665,777.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,020,665,777.07/238,263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,559.48

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