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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,259.24, 358,250.58 and 189,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,259.24, 358,250.58 and 189,441 is: 283,656.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,259.24 : 358,250.58 = 189,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,259.24/358,250.58 = 189,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,259.24x = 358,250.58 × 189,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,259.24x = 67,867,348,125.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,867,348,125.78/239,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,656.12

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