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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,005.80, 429,008.70 and 239,349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,005.80, 429,008.70 and 239,349.80 is: 359,024.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,005.80 : 429,008.70 = 239,349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,005.80/429,008.70 = 239,349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,005.80x = 429,008.70 × 239,349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,005.80x = 102,683,146,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,683,146,543.26/286,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,024.70

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