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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,638.08, 442,177.92 and 239,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,638.08, 442,177.92 and 239,146.44 is: 329,796.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,638.08 : 442,177.92 = 239,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,638.08/442,177.92 = 239,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,638.08x = 442,177.92 × 239,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,638.08x = 105,745,275,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,745,275,414.61/320,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,796.37

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