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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,003.30, 328,442.62 and 129,107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,003.30, 328,442.62 and 129,107.33 is: 178,167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,003.30 : 328,442.62 = 129,107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,003.30/328,442.62 = 129,107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,003.30x = 328,442.62 × 129,107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,003.30x = 42,404,347,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404,347,761.42/238,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,167.06

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