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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,336.17, 328,906.62 and 130,908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,336.17, 328,906.62 and 130,908.72 is: 180,655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,336.17 : 328,906.62 = 130,908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,336.17/328,906.62 = 130,908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,336.17x = 328,906.62 × 130,908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,336.17x = 43,056,744,623.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,056,744,623.73/238,336.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,655.52

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