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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,417.14, 329,017.88 and 130,989.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,417.14, 329,017.88 and 130,989.40 is: 180,766.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,417.14 : 329,017.88 = 130,989.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,417.14/329,017.88 = 130,989.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,417.14x = 329,017.88 × 130,989.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,417.14x = 43,097,854,690.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,097,854,690.47/238,417.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,766.60

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