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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,069.36, 358,603.68 and 72,857.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,069.36, 358,603.68 and 72,857.36 is: 109,285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,069.36 : 358,603.68 = 72,857.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,069.36/358,603.68 = 72,857.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,069.36x = 358,603.68 × 72,857.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,069.36x = 26,126,917,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,126,917,411.08/239,069.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,285.93

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