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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,544.13, 329,193.41 and 129,648.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,544.13, 329,193.41 and 129,648.45 is: 178,916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,544.13 : 329,193.41 = 129,648.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,544.13/329,193.41 = 129,648.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,544.13x = 329,193.41 × 129,648.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,544.13x = 42,679,415,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,679,415,356.71/238,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,916.23

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