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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,327.46, 328,890.77 and 129,431.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,327.46, 328,890.77 and 129,431.03 is: 178,614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,327.46 : 328,890.77 = 129,431.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,327.46/328,890.77 = 129,431.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,327.46x = 328,890.77 × 129,431.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,327.46x = 42,568,670,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,568,670,471.44/238,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,614.21

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