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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,345.98, 359,051.76 and 106,223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,345.98, 359,051.76 and 106,223.29 is: 159,349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,345.98 : 359,051.76 = 106,223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,345.98/359,051.76 = 106,223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,345.98x = 359,051.76 × 106,223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,345.98x = 38,139,659,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,139,659,227.49/239,345.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,349.49

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