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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,574.31, 329,234.88 and 129,679.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,574.31, 329,234.88 and 129,679.13 is: 178,958.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,574.31 : 329,234.88 = 129,679.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,574.31/329,234.88 = 129,679.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,574.31x = 329,234.88 × 129,679.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,574.31x = 42,694,891,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,694,891,532.05/238,574.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,958.46

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