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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,356.27, 330,627.18 and 178,821.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,356.27, 330,627.18 and 178,821.73 is: 247,009.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,356.27 : 330,627.18 = 178,821.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,356.27/330,627.18 = 178,821.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,356.27x = 330,627.18 × 178,821.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,356.27x = 59,123,324,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,123,324,312.62/239,356.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,009.72

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