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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,800.60, 329,537.93 and 129,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,800.60, 329,537.93 and 129,901.50 is: 179,260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,800.60 : 329,537.93 = 129,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,800.60/329,537.93 = 129,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,800.60x = 329,537.93 × 129,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,800.60x = 42,807,470,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,807,470,764.39/238,800.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,260.31

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