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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,867.62, 358,913.57 and 192,337.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,867.62, 358,913.57 and 192,337.43 is: 287,794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,867.62 : 358,913.57 = 192,337.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,867.62/358,913.57 = 192,337.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,867.62x = 358,913.57 × 192,337.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,867.62x = 69,032,510,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,032,510,889.67/239,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,794.21

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