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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,584.91, 359,097.91 and 180,229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,584.91, 359,097.91 and 180,229.73 is: 270,134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,584.91 : 359,097.91 = 180,229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,584.91/359,097.91 = 180,229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,584.91x = 359,097.91 × 180,229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,584.91x = 64,720,117,116.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,720,117,116.80/239,584.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,134.37

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