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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,283.32, 328,818.18 and 130,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,283.32, 328,818.18 and 130,867.96 is: 180,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,283.32 : 328,818.18 = 130,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,283.32/328,818.18 = 130,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,283.32x = 328,818.18 × 130,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,283.32x = 43,031,764,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,031,764,427.51/238,283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,590.75

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