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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,284.20, 358,665.15 and 117,788.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,284.20, 358,665.15 and 117,788.34 is: 176,553.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,284.20 : 358,665.15 = 117,788.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,284.20/358,665.15 = 117,788.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,284.20x = 358,665.15 × 117,788.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,284.20x = 42,246,572,634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,246,572,634.35/239,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,553.96

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