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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,469.36, 359,191.02 and 73,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,469.36, 359,191.02 and 73,257.36 is: 109,882.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,469.36 : 359,191.02 = 73,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,469.36/359,191.02 = 73,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,469.36x = 359,191.02 × 73,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,469.36x = 26,313,385,860.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,313,385,860.91/239,469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,882.06

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