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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,658.10, 329,341.86 and 129,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,658.10, 329,341.86 and 129,759 is: 179,063.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,658.10 : 329,341.86 = 129,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,658.10/329,341.86 = 129,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,658.10x = 329,341.86 × 129,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,658.10x = 42,735,070,411.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,735,070,411.74/238,658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,063.98

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