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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,179.88, 358,216.86 and 230,885.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,179.88, 358,216.86 and 230,885.48 is: 345,794.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,179.88 : 358,216.86 = 230,885.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,179.88/358,216.86 = 230,885.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,179.88x = 358,216.86 × 230,885.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,179.88x = 82,707,071,665.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,707,071,665.19/239,179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,794.44

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