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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,282.32, 328,816.80 and 130,866.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,282.32, 328,816.80 and 130,866.96 is: 180,589.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,282.32 : 328,816.80 = 130,866.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,282.32/328,816.80 = 130,866.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,282.32x = 328,816.80 × 130,866.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,282.32x = 43,031,255,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,031,255,012.93/238,282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,589.37

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