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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,115.72, 358,672.14 and 72,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,115.72, 358,672.14 and 72,903.72 is: 109,355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,115.72 : 358,672.14 = 72,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,115.72/358,672.14 = 72,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,115.72x = 358,672.14 × 72,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,115.72x = 26,148,533,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,148,533,266.36/239,115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,355.14

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