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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,326.70, 328,892.79 and 130,898.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,326.70, 328,892.79 and 130,898.02 is: 180,640.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,326.70 : 328,892.79 = 130,898.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,326.70/328,892.79 = 130,898.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,326.70x = 328,892.79 × 130,898.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,326.70x = 43,051,415,003.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,051,415,003.28/238,326.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,640.34

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