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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,239.28, 358,846.98 and 89,468.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,239.28, 358,846.98 and 89,468.55 is: 134,198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,239.28 : 358,846.98 = 89,468.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,239.28/358,846.98 = 89,468.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,239.28x = 358,846.98 × 89,468.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,239.28x = 32,105,518,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,105,518,972.48/239,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,198.36

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