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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,640.60, 329,317.70 and 129,741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,640.60, 329,317.70 and 129,741.50 is: 179,039.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,640.60 : 329,317.70 = 129,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,640.60/329,317.70 = 129,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,640.60x = 329,317.70 × 129,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,640.60x = 42,726,172,374.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,726,172,374.55/238,640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,039.83

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