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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,412.58, 329,015.16 and 130,989.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,412.58, 329,015.16 and 130,989.57 is: 180,768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,412.58 : 329,015.16 = 130,989.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,412.58/329,015.16 = 130,989.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,412.58x = 329,015.16 × 130,989.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,412.58x = 43,097,554,331.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,097,554,331.88/238,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,768.79

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