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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,420.26, 329,003.37 and 130,994.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,420.26, 329,003.37 and 130,994.82 is: 180,763.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,420.26 : 329,003.37 = 130,994.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,420.26/329,003.37 = 130,994.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,420.26x = 329,003.37 × 130,994.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,420.26x = 43,097,737,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,097,737,232.54/238,420.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,763.74

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