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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,462.65, 329,850.89 and 182,775.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,462.65, 329,850.89 and 182,775.61 is: 251,766.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,462.65 : 329,850.89 = 182,775.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,462.65/329,850.89 = 182,775.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,462.65x = 329,850.89 × 182,775.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,462.65x = 60,288,696,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,288,696,575.70/239,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,766.60

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