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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,477.16, 358,671.98 and 185,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,477.16, 358,671.98 and 185,737.72 is: 278,184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,477.16 : 358,671.98 = 185,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,477.16/358,671.98 = 185,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,477.16x = 358,671.98 × 185,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,477.16x = 66,618,915,793.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,618,915,793.09/239,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,184.84

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