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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,705.96, 356,990.40 and 239,663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,705.96, 356,990.40 and 239,663.28 is: 330,713.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,705.96 : 356,990.40 = 239,663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,705.96/356,990.40 = 239,663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,705.96x = 356,990.40 × 239,663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,705.96x = 85,557,490,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,557,490,192.51/258,705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,713.26

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