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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,573.04, 358,445.88 and 144,453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,573.04, 358,445.88 and 144,453.12 is: 216,128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,573.04 : 358,445.88 = 144,453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,573.04/358,445.88 = 144,453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,573.04x = 358,445.88 × 144,453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,573.04x = 51,778,625,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,778,625,717.15/239,573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,128.77

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