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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,536.08, 358,556.76 and 176,427.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,536.08, 358,556.76 and 176,427.45 is: 264,090.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,536.08 : 358,556.76 = 176,427.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,536.08/358,556.76 = 176,427.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,536.08x = 358,556.76 × 176,427.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,536.08x = 63,259,254,847.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,259,254,847.06/239,536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,090.72

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