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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,334.02, 328,905.06 and 130,908.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,334.02, 328,905.06 and 130,908.58 is: 180,656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,334.02 : 328,905.06 = 130,908.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,334.02/328,905.06 = 130,908.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,334.02x = 328,905.06 × 130,908.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,334.02x = 43,056,494,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,056,494,359.41/238,334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,656.10

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