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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,114.43, 329,617.35 and 196,599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,114.43, 329,617.35 and 196,599.15 is: 271,010.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,114.43 : 329,617.35 = 196,599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,114.43/329,617.35 = 196,599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,114.43x = 329,617.35 × 196,599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,114.43x = 64,802,490,835.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,802,490,835.25/239,114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,010.37

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