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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,683.98, 359,183.34 and 176,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,683.98, 359,183.34 and 176,004.48 is: 263,755.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,683.98 : 359,183.34 = 176,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,683.98/359,183.34 = 176,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,683.98x = 359,183.34 × 176,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,683.98x = 63,217,876,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,217,876,981.36/239,683.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,755.12

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