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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,813.46, 329,564.72 and 129,920.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,813.46, 329,564.72 and 129,920.18 is: 179,291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,813.46 : 329,564.72 = 129,920.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,813.46/329,564.72 = 129,920.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,813.46x = 329,564.72 × 129,920.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,813.46x = 42,817,107,744.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,817,107,744.05/238,813.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,291.02

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