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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,147.89, 328,641.29 and 129,252.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,147.89, 328,641.29 and 129,252.41 is: 178,366.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,147.89 : 328,641.29 = 129,252.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,147.89/328,641.29 = 129,252.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,147.89x = 328,641.29 × 129,252.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,147.89x = 42,477,680,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,477,680,034.25/238,147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,366.82

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