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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,545.64, 329,195.49 and 129,649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,545.64, 329,195.49 and 129,649.96 is: 178,918.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,545.64 : 329,195.49 = 129,649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,545.64/329,195.49 = 129,649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,545.64x = 329,195.49 × 129,649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,545.64x = 42,680,182,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,680,182,110.68/238,545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,918.31

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