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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,272.32, 358,970.78 and 89,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,272.32, 358,970.78 and 89,524.32 is: 134,309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,272.32 : 358,970.78 = 89,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,272.32/358,970.78 = 89,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,272.32x = 358,970.78 × 89,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,272.32x = 32,136,614,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,136,614,979.37/239,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,309.79

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