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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,337, 359,005.50 and 64,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,337, 359,005.50 and 64,233 is: 96,349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,337 : 359,005.50 = 64,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,337/359,005.50 = 64,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,337x = 359,005.50 × 64,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,337x = 23,060,000,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,060,000,281.50/239,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,349.50

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