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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,057.10, 358,419.60 and 105,864.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,057.10, 358,419.60 and 105,864.75 is: 158,723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,057.10 : 358,419.60 = 105,864.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,057.10/358,419.60 = 105,864.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,057.10x = 358,419.60 × 105,864.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,057.10x = 37,944,001,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,944,001,349.10/239,057.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,723.59

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