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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,552.70, 358,637.85 and 146,240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,552.70, 358,637.85 and 146,240.70 is: 218,939.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,552.70 : 358,637.85 = 146,240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,552.70/358,637.85 = 146,240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,552.70x = 358,637.85 × 146,240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,552.70x = 52,447,450,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,447,450,230.50/239,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,939.09

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