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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,312.24, 328,869.60 and 129,415.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,312.24, 328,869.60 and 129,415.63 is: 178,592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,312.24 : 328,869.60 = 129,415.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,312.24/328,869.60 = 129,415.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,312.24x = 328,869.60 × 129,415.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,312.24x = 42,560,866,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,560,866,471.85/238,312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,592.87

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