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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,536.97, 329,175.50 and 129,638.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,536.97, 329,175.50 and 129,638.75 is: 178,898.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,536.97 : 329,175.50 = 129,638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,536.97/329,175.50 = 129,638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,536.97x = 329,175.50 × 129,638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,536.97x = 42,673,898,056.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673,898,056.55/238,536.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,898.47

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