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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,158.14, 358,737.21 and 208,365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,158.14, 358,737.21 and 208,365.18 is: 312,547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,158.14 : 358,737.21 = 208,365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,158.14/358,737.21 = 208,365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,158.14x = 358,737.21 × 208,365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,158.14x = 74,748,343,334.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,748,343,334.35/239,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,547.77

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