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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,215.26, 358,822.88 and 98,977.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,215.26, 358,822.88 and 98,977.52 is: 148,466.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,215.26 : 358,822.88 = 98,977.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,215.26/358,822.88 = 98,977.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,215.26x = 358,822.88 × 98,977.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,215.26x = 35,515,398,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,515,398,781.66/239,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,466.28

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