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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,638.60, 329,314.95 and 129,739.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,638.60, 329,314.95 and 129,739.50 is: 179,037.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,638.60 : 329,314.95 = 129,739.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,638.60/329,314.95 = 129,739.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,638.60x = 329,314.95 × 129,739.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,638.60x = 42,725,156,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,725,156,955.53/238,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,037.08

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