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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,631.27, 329,317.65 and 129,742.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,631.27, 329,317.65 and 129,742.97 is: 179,048.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,631.27 : 329,317.65 = 129,742.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,631.27/329,317.65 = 129,742.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,631.27x = 329,317.65 × 129,742.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,631.27x = 42,726,648,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,726,648,337.83/238,631.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,048.83

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