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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,227.26, 351,051.77 and 239,744.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,227.26, 351,051.77 and 239,744.41 is: 332,360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,227.26 : 351,051.77 = 239,744.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,227.26/351,051.77 = 239,744.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,227.26x = 351,051.77 × 239,744.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,227.26x = 84,162,699,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,162,699,199.84/253,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,360.34

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