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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,928.24, 329,714.90 and 130,027.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,928.24, 329,714.90 and 130,027.95 is: 179,435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,928.24 : 329,714.90 = 130,027.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,928.24/329,714.90 = 130,027.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,928.24x = 329,714.90 × 130,027.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,928.24x = 42,872,152,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,872,152,032.24/238,928.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,435.26

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