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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,540.32, 329,186.12 and 129,645.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,540.32, 329,186.12 and 129,645.27 is: 178,910.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,540.32 : 329,186.12 = 129,645.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,540.32/329,186.12 = 129,645.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,540.32x = 329,186.12 × 129,645.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,540.32x = 42,677,422,759.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,677,422,759.43/238,540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,910.73

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