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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,922.48, 329,706.96 and 130,022.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,922.48, 329,706.96 and 130,022.19 is: 179,427.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,922.48 : 329,706.96 = 130,022.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,922.48/329,706.96 = 130,022.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,922.48x = 329,706.96 × 130,022.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,922.48x = 42,869,220,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,869,220,997.44/238,922.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,427.33

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