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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,276.90, 520,915.35 and 239,968.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,276.90, 520,915.35 and 239,968.10 is: 359,952.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,276.90 : 520,915.35 = 239,968.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,276.90/520,915.35 = 239,968.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,276.90x = 520,915.35 × 239,968.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,276.90x = 125,003,066,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,003,066,800.34/347,276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,952.15

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