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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,439.39, 359,264.95 and 125,559.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,439.39, 359,264.95 and 125,559.99 is: 188,395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,439.39 : 359,264.95 = 125,559.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,439.39/359,264.95 = 125,559.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,439.39x = 359,264.95 × 125,559.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,439.39x = 45,109,301,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,109,301,105.23/239,439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,395.49

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