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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,443.20, 451,387.20 and 239,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,443.20, 451,387.20 and 239,235.20 is: 358,235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,443.20 : 451,387.20 = 239,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,443.20/451,387.20 = 239,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,443.20x = 451,387.20 × 239,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,443.20x = 107,987,707,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,987,707,069.44/301,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,235.67

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