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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,595.09, 329,267.52 and 129,706.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,595.09, 329,267.52 and 129,706.75 is: 178,998.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,595.09 : 329,267.52 = 129,706.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,595.09/329,267.52 = 129,706.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,595.09x = 329,267.52 × 129,706.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,595.09x = 42,708,219,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708,219,899.76/238,595.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,998.74

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