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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,552.68, 359,347.32 and 139,722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,552.68, 359,347.32 and 139,722.88 is: 209,594.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,552.68 : 359,347.32 = 139,722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,552.68/359,347.32 = 139,722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,552.68x = 359,347.32 × 139,722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,552.68x = 50,209,042,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,209,042,470.68/239,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,594.99

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