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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,791.60, 377,687.40 and 239,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,791.60, 377,687.40 and 239,544.40 is: 359,316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,791.60 : 377,687.40 = 239,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,791.60/377,687.40 = 239,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,791.60x = 377,687.40 × 239,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,791.60x = 90,472,901,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,472,901,620.56/251,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,316.60

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