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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,713.35, 508,155.45 and 239,068.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,713.35, 508,155.45 and 239,068.16 is: 358,662.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,713.35 : 508,155.45 = 239,068.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,713.35/508,155.45 = 239,068.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,713.35x = 508,155.45 × 239,068.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,713.35x = 121,483,787,566.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,483,787,566.15/338,713.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,662.54

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