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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,252.72, 358,860.23 and 104,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,252.72, 358,860.23 and 104,313.60 is: 156,462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,252.72 : 358,860.23 = 104,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,252.72/358,860.23 = 104,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,252.72x = 358,860.23 × 104,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,252.72x = 37,434,002,357.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,434,002,357.74/239,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,462.18

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