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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,215.60, 358,823.40 and 73,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,215.60, 358,823.40 and 73,003.60 is: 109,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,215.60 : 358,823.40 = 73,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,215.60/358,823.40 = 73,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,215.60x = 358,823.40 × 73,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,215.60x = 26,195,399,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,195,399,964.24/239,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,505.40

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