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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,250.12, 558,051.18 and 239,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,250.12, 558,051.18 and 239,168.20 is: 358,544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,250.12 : 558,051.18 = 239,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,250.12/558,051.18 = 239,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,250.12x = 558,051.18 × 239,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,250.12x = 133,468,096,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,468,096,228.48/372,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,544.13

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