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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,424.64, 329,009.41 and 130,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,424.64, 329,009.41 and 130,999.20 is: 180,769.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,424.64 : 329,009.41 = 130,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,424.64/329,009.41 = 130,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,424.64x = 329,009.41 × 130,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,424.64x = 43,099,969,502.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,099,969,502.47/238,424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,769.78

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