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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,477.36, 359,216.04 and 106,326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,477.36, 359,216.04 and 106,326.32 is: 159,489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,477.36 : 359,216.04 = 106,326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,477.36/359,216.04 = 106,326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,477.36x = 359,216.04 × 106,326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,477.36x = 38,194,119,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,194,119,618.17/239,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,489.48

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