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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,250.20, 358,671.45 and 106,057.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,250.20, 358,671.45 and 106,057.85 is: 158,996.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,250.20 : 358,671.45 = 106,057.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,250.20/358,671.45 = 106,057.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,250.20x = 358,671.45 × 106,057.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,250.20x = 38,039,922,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,039,922,843.38/239,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,996.41

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