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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,550.72, 359,403.84 and 114,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,550.72, 359,403.84 and 114,901.44 is: 172,389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,550.72 : 359,403.84 = 114,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,550.72/359,403.84 = 114,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,550.72x = 359,403.84 × 114,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,550.72x = 41,296,018,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,296,018,757.53/239,550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,389.46

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