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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,415.20, 358,431.60 and 146,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,415.20, 358,431.60 and 146,103.20 is: 218,732.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,415.20 : 358,431.60 = 146,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,415.20/358,431.60 = 146,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,415.20x = 358,431.60 × 146,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,415.20x = 52,368,003,741.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,368,003,741.12/239,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,732.99

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