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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,466.14, 358,655.48 and 185,726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,466.14, 358,655.48 and 185,726.72 is: 278,168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,466.14 : 358,655.48 = 185,726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,466.14/358,655.48 = 185,726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,466.14x = 358,655.48 × 185,726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,466.14x = 66,611,905,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,611,905,910.43/239,466.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,168.37

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