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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,292.52, 358,873.98 and 121,032.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,292.52, 358,873.98 and 121,032.52 is: 181,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,292.52 : 358,873.98 = 121,032.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,292.52/358,873.98 = 121,032.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,292.52x = 358,873.98 × 121,032.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,292.52x = 43,435,422,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,435,422,161.83/239,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,516.00

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