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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,167.20, 358,059.60 and 145,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,167.20, 358,059.60 and 145,855.20 is: 218,361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,167.20 : 358,059.60 = 145,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,167.20/358,059.60 = 145,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,167.20x = 358,059.60 × 145,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,167.20x = 52,224,854,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,224,854,569.92/239,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,361.27

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