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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,245.32, 358,867.97 and 70,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,245.32, 358,867.97 and 70,752.52 is: 106,128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,245.32 : 358,867.97 = 70,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,245.32/358,867.97 = 70,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,245.32x = 358,867.97 × 70,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,245.32x = 25,390,812,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,390,812,504.50/239,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,128.77

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