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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,943.70, 437,883.15 and 239,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,943.70, 437,883.15 and 239,261.30 is: 358,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,943.70 : 437,883.15 = 239,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,943.70/437,883.15 = 239,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,943.70x = 437,883.15 × 239,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,943.70x = 104,768,491,717.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,768,491,717.10/291,943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,865.40

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