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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,219.66, 358,583.04 and 106,162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,219.66, 358,583.04 and 106,162.58 is: 159,134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,219.66 : 358,583.04 = 106,162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,219.66/358,583.04 = 106,162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,219.66x = 358,583.04 × 106,162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,219.66x = 38,068,100,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,068,100,670.64/239,219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,134.50

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