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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,544, 359,376.75 and 89,784.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,544, 359,376.75 and 89,784.72 is: 134,699.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,544 : 359,376.75 = 89,784.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,544/359,376.75 = 89,784.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,544x = 359,376.75 × 89,784.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,544x = 32,266,540,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,266,540,873.26/239,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,699.85

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