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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,805.20, 359,477.40 and 186,467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,805.20, 359,477.40 and 186,467.60 is: 279,522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,805.20 : 359,477.40 = 186,467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,805.20/359,477.40 = 186,467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,805.20x = 359,477.40 × 186,467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,805.20x = 67,030,888,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,030,888,032.24/239,805.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,522.25

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