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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,286.52, 328,825.54 and 129,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,286.52, 328,825.54 and 129,386.60 is: 178,548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,286.52 : 328,825.54 = 129,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,286.52/328,825.54 = 129,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,286.52x = 328,825.54 × 129,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,286.52x = 42,545,618,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,545,618,613.76/238,286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,548.16

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