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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,246.09, 508,008.02 and 239,175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,246.09, 508,008.02 and 239,175.42 is: 329,950.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,246.09 : 508,008.02 = 239,175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,246.09/508,008.02 = 239,175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,246.09x = 508,008.02 × 239,175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,246.09x = 121,503,030,350.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,503,030,350.99/368,246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,950.64

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