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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,343, 328,908.72 and 130,910.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,343, 328,908.72 and 130,910.54 is: 180,654.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,343 : 328,908.72 = 130,910.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,343/328,908.72 = 130,910.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,343x = 328,908.72 × 130,910.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,343x = 43,057,618,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,057,618,145.91/238,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,654.01

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