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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,716.06, 472,707.77 and 239,177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,716.06, 472,707.77 and 239,177.41 is: 329,897.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,716.06 : 472,707.77 = 239,177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,716.06/472,707.77 = 239,177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,716.06x = 472,707.77 × 239,177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,716.06x = 113,061,017,737.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,061,017,737.82/342,716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,897.05

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