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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,212.80, 358,689.60 and 98,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,212.80, 358,689.60 and 98,812.80 is: 148,165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,212.80 : 358,689.60 = 98,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,212.80/358,689.60 = 98,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,212.80x = 358,689.60 × 98,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,212.80x = 35,443,123,706.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,443,123,706.88/239,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,165.67

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