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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,417.50, 329,021.88 and 130,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,417.50, 329,021.88 and 130,994.46 is: 180,775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,417.50 : 329,021.88 = 130,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,417.50/329,021.88 = 130,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,417.50x = 329,021.88 × 130,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,417.50x = 43,100,043,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,100,043,498.78/238,417.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,775.50

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