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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,294.28, 328,846.50 and 130,871.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,294.28, 328,846.50 and 130,871.24 is: 180,602.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,294.28 : 328,846.50 = 130,871.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,294.28/328,846.50 = 130,871.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,294.28x = 328,846.50 × 130,871.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,294.28x = 43,036,549,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,036,549,224.66/238,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,602.53

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