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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,346.46, 359,052.50 and 106,223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,346.46, 359,052.50 and 106,223.78 is: 159,350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,346.46 : 359,052.50 = 106,223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,346.46/359,052.50 = 106,223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,346.46x = 359,052.50 × 106,223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,346.46x = 38,139,913,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,139,913,768.45/239,346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,350.23

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