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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,688.32, 359,252.52 and 180,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,688.32, 359,252.52 and 180,333.28 is: 270,289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,688.32 : 359,252.52 = 180,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,688.32/359,252.52 = 180,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,688.32x = 359,252.52 × 180,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,688.32x = 64,785,185,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,785,185,279.87/239,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,289.29

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