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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,217.60, 358,826.40 and 73,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,217.60, 358,826.40 and 73,005.60 is: 109,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,217.60 : 358,826.40 = 73,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,217.60/358,826.40 = 73,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,217.60x = 358,826.40 × 73,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,217.60x = 26,196,336,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,196,336,627.84/239,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,508.40

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