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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,153.32, 471,668.81 and 239,869.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,153.32, 471,668.81 and 239,869.08 is: 330,666.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,153.32 : 471,668.81 = 239,869.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,153.32/471,668.81 = 239,869.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,153.32x = 471,668.81 × 239,869.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,153.32x = 113,138,762,320.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,138,762,320.05/342,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,666.86

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