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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,185.58, 358,661.45 and 104,363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,185.58, 358,661.45 and 104,363.58 is: 156,494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,185.58 : 358,661.45 = 104,363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,185.58/358,661.45 = 104,363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,185.58x = 358,661.45 × 104,363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,185.58x = 37,431,194,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,431,194,063.56/239,185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,494.36

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