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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,809.09, 329,558.68 and 129,915.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,809.09, 329,558.68 and 129,915.80 is: 179,284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,809.09 : 329,558.68 = 129,915.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,809.09/329,558.68 = 129,915.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,809.09x = 329,558.68 × 129,915.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,809.09x = 42,814,877,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814,877,586.56/238,809.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,284.96

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