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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,178.72, 358,766.64 and 72,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,178.72, 358,766.64 and 72,966.72 is: 109,449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,178.72 : 358,766.64 = 72,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,178.72/358,766.64 = 72,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,178.72x = 358,766.64 × 72,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,178.72x = 26,178,024,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,178,024,966.22/239,178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,449.64

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