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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,321.92, 328,893.12 and 130,895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,321.92, 328,893.12 and 130,895.04 is: 180,640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,321.92 : 328,893.12 = 130,895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,321.92/328,893.12 = 130,895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,321.92x = 328,893.12 × 130,895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,321.92x = 43,050,478,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,050,478,098.12/238,321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,640.03

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