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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,384.16, 328,968.90 and 129,487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,384.16, 328,968.90 and 129,487.62 is: 178,692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,384.16 : 328,968.90 = 129,487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,384.16/328,968.90 = 129,487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,384.16x = 328,968.90 × 129,487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,384.16x = 42,597,399,915.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,597,399,915.02/238,384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,692.25

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