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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,651.69, 332,117.39 and 236,269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,651.69, 332,117.39 and 236,269.13 is: 327,429.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,651.69 : 332,117.39 = 236,269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,651.69/332,117.39 = 236,269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,651.69x = 332,117.39 × 236,269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,651.69x = 78,469,085,723.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,469,085,723.26/239,651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,429.73

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