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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,359.38, 328,935.94 and 130,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,359.38, 328,935.94 and 130,931.20 is: 180,685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,359.38 : 328,935.94 = 130,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,359.38/328,935.94 = 130,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,359.38x = 328,935.94 × 130,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,359.38x = 43,067,977,431.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,067,977,431.17/238,359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,685.06

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