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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,343.67, 328,916.97 and 130,916.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,343.67, 328,916.97 and 130,916.22 is: 180,665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,343.67 : 328,916.97 = 130,916.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,343.67/328,916.97 = 130,916.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,343.67x = 328,916.97 × 130,916.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,343.67x = 43,060,566,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,060,566,406.25/238,343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,665.87

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