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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,205, 356,933.46 and 214,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,205, 356,933.46 and 214,072.32 is: 319,431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,205 : 356,933.46 = 214,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,205/356,933.46 = 214,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,205x = 356,933.46 × 214,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,205x = 76,409,573,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,409,573,867.83/239,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,431.34

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