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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,213.25, 358,819.88 and 98,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,213.25, 358,819.88 and 98,975.52 is: 148,463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,213.25 : 358,819.88 = 98,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,213.25/358,819.88 = 98,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,213.25x = 358,819.88 × 98,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,213.25x = 35,514,383,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514,383,714.46/239,213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,463.28

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