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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,933.20, 437,867.40 and 239,250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,933.20, 437,867.40 and 239,250.80 is: 358,849.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,933.20 : 437,867.40 = 239,250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,933.20/437,867.40 = 239,250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,933.20x = 437,867.40 × 239,250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,933.20x = 104,760,125,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,760,125,743.92/291,933.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,849.65

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