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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,750.17, 808,129.29 and 239,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,750.17, 808,129.29 and 239,150.20 is: 358,727.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,750.17 : 808,129.29 = 239,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,750.17/808,129.29 = 239,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,750.17x = 808,129.29 × 239,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,750.17x = 193,264,281,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,264,281,329.36/538,750.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,727.09

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