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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,475.80, 398,213.70 and 239,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,475.80, 398,213.70 and 239,231.80 is: 358,847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,475.80 : 398,213.70 = 239,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,475.80/398,213.70 = 239,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,475.80x = 398,213.70 × 239,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,475.80x = 95,265,380,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,265,380,235.66/265,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,847.70

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