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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,419.22, 358,241.73 and 191,890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,419.22, 358,241.73 and 191,890.16 is: 287,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,419.22 : 358,241.73 = 191,890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,419.22/358,241.73 = 191,890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,419.22x = 358,241.73 × 191,890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,419.22x = 68,743,062,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,743,062,888.38/239,419.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,124.25

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