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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,281.60, 411,422.40 and 239,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,281.60, 411,422.40 and 239,289.60 is: 358,934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,281.60 : 411,422.40 = 239,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,281.60/411,422.40 = 239,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,281.60x = 411,422.40 × 239,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,281.60x = 98,449,101,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,449,101,527.04/274,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,934.40

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