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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,410.30, 329,007.24 and 130,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,410.30, 329,007.24 and 130,982.70 is: 180,756.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,410.30 : 329,007.24 = 130,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,410.30/329,007.24 = 130,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,410.30x = 329,007.24 × 130,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,410.30x = 43,094,256,614.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,094,256,614.75/238,410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,756.69

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