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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,244.33, 358,759.85 and 126,898.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,244.33, 358,759.85 and 126,898.98 is: 190,291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,244.33 : 358,759.85 = 126,898.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,244.33/358,759.85 = 126,898.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,244.33x = 358,759.85 × 126,898.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,244.33x = 45,526,258,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,526,258,395.46/239,244.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,291.90

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