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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,539.49, 358,561.87 and 176,430.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,539.49, 358,561.87 and 176,430.87 is: 264,095.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,539.49 : 358,561.87 = 176,430.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,539.49/358,561.87 = 176,430.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,539.49x = 358,561.87 × 176,430.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,539.49x = 63,261,382,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,261,382,231.85/239,539.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,095.84

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