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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,421.80, 398,132.70 and 239,177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,421.80, 398,132.70 and 239,177.80 is: 358,766.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,421.80 : 398,132.70 = 239,177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,421.80/398,132.70 = 239,177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,421.80x = 398,132.70 × 239,177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,421.80x = 95,224,503,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,224,503,294.06/265,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,766.70

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