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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,399.66, 328,995.02 and 129,506.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,399.66, 328,995.02 and 129,506.03 is: 178,720.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,399.66 : 328,995.02 = 129,506.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,399.66/328,995.02 = 129,506.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,399.66x = 328,995.02 × 129,506.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,399.66x = 42,606,836,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,606,836,637.47/238,399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,720.21

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