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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,162.58, 358,497.72 and 106,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,162.58, 358,497.72 and 106,105.50 is: 159,049.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,162.58 : 358,497.72 = 106,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,162.58/358,497.72 = 106,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,162.58x = 358,497.72 × 106,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,162.58x = 38,038,579,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,038,579,829.46/239,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,049.04

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