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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,542.44, 330,507.72 and 175,769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,542.44, 330,507.72 and 175,769.52 is: 242,517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,542.44 : 330,507.72 = 175,769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,542.44/330,507.72 = 175,769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,542.44x = 330,507.72 × 175,769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,542.44x = 58,093,183,300.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,093,183,300.69/239,542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,517.29

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