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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,637.96, 358,669.08 and 213,393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,637.96, 358,669.08 and 213,393.96 is: 319,389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,637.96 : 358,669.08 = 213,393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,637.96/358,669.08 = 213,393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,637.96x = 358,669.08 × 213,393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,637.96x = 76,537,815,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,537,815,310.76/239,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,389.36

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