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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,697.86, 435,099.60 and 239,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,697.86, 435,099.60 and 239,033.34 is: 329,439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,697.86 : 435,099.60 = 239,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,697.86/435,099.60 = 239,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,697.86x = 435,099.60 × 239,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,697.86x = 104,003,310,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,003,310,620.66/315,697.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,439.39

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