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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,354.21, 328,919.97 and 130,917.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,354.21, 328,919.97 and 130,917.84 is: 180,661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,354.21 : 328,919.97 = 130,917.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,354.21/328,919.97 = 130,917.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,354.21x = 328,919.97 × 130,917.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,354.21x = 43,061,491,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,061,491,262.76/238,354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,661.76

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