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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,564.94, 330,538.77 and 175,792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,564.94, 330,538.77 and 175,792.02 is: 242,548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,564.94 : 330,538.77 = 175,792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,564.94/330,538.77 = 175,792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,564.94x = 330,538.77 × 175,792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,564.94x = 58,106,078,066.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,106,078,066.62/239,564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,548.34

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