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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,220.08, 517,884.12 and 239,222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,220.08, 517,884.12 and 239,222.70 is: 330,178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,220.08 : 517,884.12 = 239,222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,220.08/517,884.12 = 239,222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,220.08x = 517,884.12 × 239,222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,220.08x = 123,889,637,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,889,637,473.52/375,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,178.59

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