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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,371.21, 359,017.93 and 113,011.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,371.21, 359,017.93 and 113,011.21 is: 169,498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,371.21 : 359,017.93 = 113,011.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,371.21/359,017.93 = 113,011.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,371.21x = 359,017.93 × 113,011.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,371.21x = 40,573,049,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,573,049,924.71/239,371.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,498.46

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