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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,340.70, 328,909.41 and 130,917.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,340.70, 328,909.41 and 130,917.42 is: 180,665.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,340.70 : 328,909.41 = 130,917.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,340.70/328,909.41 = 130,917.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,340.70x = 328,909.41 × 130,917.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,340.70x = 43,059,971,370.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,059,971,370.92/238,340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,665.62

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