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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,592.09, 329,263.38 and 129,703.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,592.09, 329,263.38 and 129,703.75 is: 178,994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,592.09 : 329,263.38 = 129,703.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,592.09/329,263.38 = 129,703.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,592.09x = 329,263.38 × 129,703.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,592.09x = 42,706,694,300.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,706,694,300.52/238,592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,994.60

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