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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,310.72, 328,874.52 and 129,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,310.72, 328,874.52 and 129,419.60 is: 178,602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,310.72 : 328,874.52 = 129,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,310.72/328,874.52 = 129,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,310.72x = 328,874.52 × 129,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,310.72x = 42,562,808,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,562,808,828.59/238,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,602.16

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