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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,346.78, 328,920.93 and 129,453.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,346.78, 328,920.93 and 129,453.23 is: 178,646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,346.78 : 328,920.93 = 129,453.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,346.78/328,920.93 = 129,453.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,346.78x = 328,920.93 × 129,453.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,346.78x = 42,579,877,625.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,579,877,625.41/238,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,646.75

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