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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,044.06, 358,451.73 and 139,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,044.06, 358,451.73 and 139,232.72 is: 208,782.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,044.06 : 358,451.73 = 139,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,044.06/358,451.73 = 139,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,044.06x = 358,451.73 × 139,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,044.06x = 49,908,210,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,908,210,252.73/239,044.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,782.47

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