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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,427.30, 329,030.10 and 130,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,427.30, 329,030.10 and 130,996.40 is: 180,775.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,427.30 : 329,030.10 = 130,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,427.30/329,030.10 = 130,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,427.30x = 329,030.10 × 130,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,427.30x = 43,101,758,591.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,101,758,591.64/238,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,775.27

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