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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,911.92, 359,307.36 and 189,654.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,911.92, 359,307.36 and 189,654.48 is: 284,038.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,911.92 : 359,307.36 = 189,654.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,911.92/359,307.36 = 189,654.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,911.92x = 359,307.36 × 189,654.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,911.92x = 68,144,250,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,144,250,520.97/239,911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,038.62

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