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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,321.45, 328,885.55 and 130,892.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,321.45, 328,885.55 and 130,892.77 is: 180,633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,321.45 : 328,885.55 = 130,892.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,321.45/328,885.55 = 130,892.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,321.45x = 328,885.55 × 130,892.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,321.45x = 43,048,740,652.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,048,740,652.47/238,321.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,633.09

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