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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,274.96, 358,890.39 and 73,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,274.96, 358,890.39 and 73,062.96 is: 109,587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,274.96 : 358,890.39 = 73,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,274.96/358,890.39 = 73,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,274.96x = 358,890.39 × 73,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,274.96x = 26,221,594,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221,594,208.95/239,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,587.71

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