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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,401.41, 328,997.43 and 129,507.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,401.41, 328,997.43 and 129,507.78 is: 178,722.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,401.41 : 328,997.43 = 129,507.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,401.41/328,997.43 = 129,507.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,401.41x = 328,997.43 × 129,507.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,401.41x = 42,607,726,785.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,607,726,785.01/238,401.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,722.63

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