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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,417.34, 357,013.92 and 227,644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,417.34, 357,013.92 and 227,644.44 is: 339,458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,417.34 : 357,013.92 = 227,644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,417.34/357,013.92 = 227,644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,417.34x = 357,013.92 × 227,644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,417.34x = 81,272,233,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,272,233,890.60/239,417.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,458.43

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