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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,220.02, 328,749.42 and 129,328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,220.02, 328,749.42 and 129,328.84 is: 178,476.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,220.02 : 328,749.42 = 129,328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,220.02/328,749.42 = 129,328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,220.02x = 328,749.42 × 129,328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,220.02x = 42,516,781,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516,781,139.27/238,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,476.94

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