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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,170.02, 358,755.48 and 224,555.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,170.02, 358,755.48 and 224,555.39 is: 336,833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,170.02 : 358,755.48 = 224,555.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,170.02/358,755.48 = 224,555.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,170.02x = 358,755.48 × 224,555.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,170.02x = 80,560,476,726.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,560,476,726.04/239,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,833.51

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