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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,416.13, 329,016.50 and 130,988.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,416.13, 329,016.50 and 130,988.40 is: 180,765.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,416.13 : 329,016.50 = 130,988.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,416.13/329,016.50 = 130,988.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,416.13x = 329,016.50 × 130,988.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,416.13x = 43,097,344,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,097,344,908.60/238,416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,765.22

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