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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,176.94, 358,716.13 and 105,972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,176.94, 358,716.13 and 105,972.24 is: 158,936.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,176.94 : 358,716.13 = 105,972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,176.94/358,716.13 = 105,972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,176.94x = 358,716.13 × 105,972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,176.94x = 38,013,951,820.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,013,951,820.23/239,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,936.53

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