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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,687.28, 358,970.64 and 189,430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,687.28, 358,970.64 and 189,430.02 is: 283,702.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,687.28 : 358,970.64 = 189,430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,687.28/358,970.64 = 189,430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,687.28x = 358,970.64 × 189,430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,687.28x = 67,999,815,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,999,815,514.61/239,687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,702.23

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