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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,163.58, 358,499.22 and 106,106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,163.58, 358,499.22 and 106,106.50 is: 159,050.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,163.58 : 358,499.22 = 106,106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,163.58/358,499.22 = 106,106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,163.58x = 358,499.22 × 106,106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,163.58x = 38,039,097,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039,097,486.93/239,163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,050.54

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