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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,510.80, 398,266.20 and 239,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,510.80, 398,266.20 and 239,266.80 is: 358,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,510.80 : 398,266.20 = 239,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,510.80/398,266.20 = 239,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,510.80x = 398,266.20 × 239,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,510.80x = 95,291,879,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,291,879,222.16/265,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,900.20

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