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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,355.58, 328,921.87 and 130,919.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,355.58, 328,921.87 and 130,919.21 is: 180,663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,355.58 : 328,921.87 = 130,919.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,355.58/328,921.87 = 130,919.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,355.58x = 328,921.87 × 130,919.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,355.58x = 43,062,191,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,062,191,372.12/238,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,663.66

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