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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,177.08, 500,094.24 and 239,511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,177.08, 500,094.24 and 239,511.48 is: 358,427.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,177.08 : 500,094.24 = 239,511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,177.08/500,094.24 = 239,511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,177.08x = 500,094.24 × 239,511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,177.08x = 119,778,311,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,778,311,561.88/334,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,427.67

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