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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,399.16, 328,994.33 and 129,505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,399.16, 328,994.33 and 129,505.52 is: 178,719.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,399.16 : 328,994.33 = 129,505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,399.16/328,994.33 = 129,505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,399.16x = 328,994.33 × 129,505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,399.16x = 42,606,581,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,606,581,958.66/238,399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,719.52

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