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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,319.29, 359,084.93 and 125,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,319.29, 359,084.93 and 125,440.04 is: 188,215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,319.29 : 359,084.93 = 125,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,319.29/359,084.93 = 125,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,319.29x = 359,084.93 × 125,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,319.29x = 45,043,625,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,043,625,559.97/239,319.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,215.61

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