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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,244.59, 508,005.95 and 239,173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,244.59, 508,005.95 and 239,173.92 is: 329,948.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,244.59 : 508,005.95 = 239,173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,244.59/508,005.95 = 239,173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,244.59x = 508,005.95 × 239,173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,244.59x = 121,501,773,248.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,501,773,248.95/368,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,948.57

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