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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,344.20, 359,016.30 and 146,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,344.20, 359,016.30 and 146,032.20 is: 219,048.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,344.20 : 359,016.30 = 146,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,344.20/359,016.30 = 146,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,344.20x = 359,016.30 × 146,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,344.20x = 52,427,940,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,427,940,124.86/239,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,048.30

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