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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,699.81, 359,207.16 and 176,020.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,699.81, 359,207.16 and 176,020.44 is: 263,779.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,699.81 : 359,207.16 = 176,020.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,699.81/359,207.16 = 176,020.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,699.81x = 359,207.16 × 176,020.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,699.81x = 63,227,802,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,227,802,367.79/239,699.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,779.11

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