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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,896.70, 437,812.65 and 239,214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,896.70, 437,812.65 and 239,214.30 is: 358,794.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,896.70 : 437,812.65 = 239,214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,896.70/437,812.65 = 239,214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,896.70x = 437,812.65 × 239,214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,896.70x = 104,731,046,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,731,046,600.90/291,896.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,794.90

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