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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,023.52, 429,419.04 and 239,276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,023.52, 429,419.04 and 239,276.96 is: 330,361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,023.52 : 429,419.04 = 239,276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,023.52/429,419.04 = 239,276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,023.52x = 429,419.04 × 239,276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,023.52x = 102,750,082,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,750,082,457.32/311,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,361.13

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