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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,006.80, 429,010.20 and 239,350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,006.80, 429,010.20 and 239,350.80 is: 359,026.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,006.80 : 429,010.20 = 239,350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,006.80/429,010.20 = 239,350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,006.80x = 429,010.20 × 239,350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,006.80x = 102,683,934,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,683,934,578.16/286,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,026.20

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