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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,529.21, 359,295.63 and 106,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,529.21, 359,295.63 and 106,373.71 is: 159,561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,529.21 : 359,295.63 = 106,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,529.21/359,295.63 = 106,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,529.21x = 359,295.63 × 106,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,529.21x = 38,219,609,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,219,609,149.89/239,529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,561.37

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