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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,546, 359,319.54 and 73,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,546, 359,319.54 and 73,334 is: 110,001.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,546 : 359,319.54 = 73,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,546/359,319.54 = 73,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,546x = 359,319.54 × 73,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,546x = 26,350,339,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,350,339,146.36/239,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,001.17

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