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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,271.77, 448,908.17 and 239,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,271.77, 448,908.17 and 239,679.26 is: 359,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,271.77 : 448,908.17 = 239,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,271.77/448,908.17 = 239,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,271.77x = 448,908.17 × 239,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,271.77x = 107,593,976,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,593,976,795.16/299,271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,519.30

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