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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,437, 359,157.30 and 106,281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,437, 359,157.30 and 106,281.46 is: 159,422.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,437 : 359,157.30 = 106,281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,437/359,157.30 = 106,281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,437x = 359,157.30 × 106,281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,437x = 38,171,762,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,171,762,213.66/239,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,422.99

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