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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,836.60, 403,254.90 and 239,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,836.60, 403,254.90 and 239,806.20 is: 359,709.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,836.60 : 403,254.90 = 239,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,836.60/403,254.90 = 239,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,836.60x = 403,254.90 × 239,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,836.60x = 96,703,025,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,703,025,200.38/268,836.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,709.30

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