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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,418.22, 358,240.24 and 191,889.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,418.22, 358,240.24 and 191,889.16 is: 287,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,418.22 : 358,240.24 = 191,889.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,418.22/358,240.24 = 191,889.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,418.22x = 358,240.24 × 191,889.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,418.22x = 68,742,415,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,742,415,981.15/239,418.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,122.74

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