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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,401.38, 329,957.76 and 174,764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,401.38, 329,957.76 and 174,764.28 is: 240,870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,401.38 : 329,957.76 = 174,764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,401.38/329,957.76 = 174,764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,401.38x = 329,957.76 × 174,764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,401.38x = 57,664,830,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,664,830,356.81/239,401.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,870.92

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