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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,664.60, 359,154.32 and 175,985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,664.60, 359,154.32 and 175,985.08 is: 263,726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,664.60 : 359,154.32 = 175,985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,664.60/359,154.32 = 175,985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,664.60x = 359,154.32 × 175,985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,664.60x = 63,205,801,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,205,801,737.55/239,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,726.06

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