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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,884.03, 411,973.70 and 239,197.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,884.03, 411,973.70 and 239,197.05 is: 358,488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,884.03 : 411,973.70 = 239,197.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,884.03/411,973.70 = 239,197.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,884.03x = 411,973.70 × 239,197.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,884.03x = 98,542,892,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,542,892,521.60/274,884.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,488.97

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