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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,229.48, 358,597.96 and 106,172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,229.48, 358,597.96 and 106,172.40 is: 159,149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,229.48 : 358,597.96 = 106,172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,229.48/358,597.96 = 106,172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,229.48x = 358,597.96 × 106,172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,229.48x = 38,073,206,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073,206,048.30/239,229.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,149.31

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