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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,871.60, 383,251.23 and 239,175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,871.60, 383,251.23 and 239,175.28 is: 329,879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,871.60 : 383,251.23 = 239,175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,871.60/383,251.23 = 239,175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,871.60x = 383,251.23 × 239,175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,871.60x = 91,664,222,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,664,222,189.55/277,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,879.78

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