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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,982.05, 329,802.66 and 130,093.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,982.05, 329,802.66 and 130,093.64 is: 179,533.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,982.05 : 329,802.66 = 130,093.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,982.05/329,802.66 = 130,093.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,982.05x = 329,802.66 × 130,093.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,982.05x = 42,905,227,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,905,227,002.60/238,982.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,533.26

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