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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,594.21, 329,266.31 and 129,705.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,594.21, 329,266.31 and 129,705.87 is: 178,997.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,594.21 : 329,266.31 = 129,705.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,594.21/329,266.31 = 129,705.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,594.21x = 329,266.31 × 129,705.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,594.21x = 42,707,773,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,707,773,200.24/238,594.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,997.53

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