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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,312.46, 358,955.73 and 73,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,312.46, 358,955.73 and 73,087.50 is: 109,627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,312.46 : 358,955.73 = 73,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,312.46/358,955.73 = 73,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,312.46x = 358,955.73 × 73,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,312.46x = 26,235,176,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235,176,916.38/239,312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,627.29

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