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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,269.60, 328,817.61 and 130,833.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,269.60, 328,817.61 and 130,833.36 is: 180,553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,269.60 : 328,817.61 = 130,833.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,269.60/328,817.61 = 130,833.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,269.60x = 328,817.61 × 130,833.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,269.60x = 43,020,312,743.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,020,312,743.47/238,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,553.09

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