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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,052.24, 329,529.60 and 196,536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,052.24, 329,529.60 and 196,536.96 is: 270,922.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,052.24 : 329,529.60 = 196,536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,052.24/329,529.60 = 196,536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,052.24x = 329,529.60 × 196,536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,052.24x = 64,764,745,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,764,745,814.02/239,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,922.98

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