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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,338.18, 328,909.38 and 130,910.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,338.18, 328,909.38 and 130,910.72 is: 180,658.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,338.18 : 328,909.38 = 130,910.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,338.18/328,909.38 = 130,910.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,338.18x = 328,909.38 × 130,910.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,338.18x = 43,057,763,750.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,057,763,750.55/238,338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,658.27

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