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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,345.09, 328,918.59 and 129,451.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,345.09, 328,918.59 and 129,451.55 is: 178,644.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,345.09 : 328,918.59 = 129,451.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,345.09/328,918.59 = 129,451.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,345.09x = 328,918.59 × 129,451.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,345.09x = 42,579,021,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,579,021,504.89/238,345.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,644.43

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