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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,265.36, 358,353.99 and 185,526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,265.36, 358,353.99 and 185,526.72 is: 277,868.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,265.36 : 358,353.99 = 185,526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,265.36/358,353.99 = 185,526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,265.36x = 358,353.99 × 185,526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,265.36x = 66,484,240,363.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,484,240,363.61/239,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,868.22

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