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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,590.54, 329,261.24 and 129,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,590.54, 329,261.24 and 129,702.20 is: 178,992.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,590.54 : 329,261.24 = 129,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,590.54/329,261.24 = 129,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,590.54x = 329,261.24 × 129,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,590.54x = 42,705,907,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,705,907,202.73/238,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,992.46

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