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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,809.96, 329,559.89 and 129,916.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,809.96, 329,559.89 and 129,916.67 is: 179,286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,809.96 : 329,559.89 = 129,916.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,809.96/329,559.89 = 129,916.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,809.96x = 329,559.89 × 129,916.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,809.96x = 42,815,322,824.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,815,322,824.78/238,809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,286.17

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