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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,178.92, 358,073.30 and 139,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,178.92, 358,073.30 and 139,033.72 is: 208,146.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,178.92 : 358,073.30 = 139,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,178.92/358,073.30 = 139,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,178.92x = 358,073.30 × 139,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,178.92x = 49,784,262,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,784,262,931.68/239,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,146.53

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