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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,845.98, 359,995.02 and 176,472.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,845.98, 359,995.02 and 176,472.89 is: 264,875.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,845.98 : 359,995.02 = 176,472.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,845.98/359,995.02 = 176,472.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,845.98x = 359,995.02 × 176,472.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,845.98x = 63,529,361,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,529,361,565.01/239,845.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,875.66

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