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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,439.60, 359,159.40 and 139,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,439.60, 359,159.40 and 139,712.40 is: 209,568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,439.60 : 359,159.40 = 139,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,439.60/359,159.40 = 139,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,439.60x = 359,159.40 × 139,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,439.60x = 50,179,021,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,179,021,756.56/239,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,568.60

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