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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,277.84, 328,825.70 and 130,850.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,277.84, 328,825.70 and 130,850.12 is: 180,574.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,277.84 : 328,825.70 = 130,850.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,277.84/328,825.70 = 130,850.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,277.84x = 328,825.70 × 130,850.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,277.84x = 43,026,881,649.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,026,881,649.83/238,277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,574.42

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