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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,649, 359,473.56 and 73,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,649, 359,473.56 and 73,437 is: 110,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,649 : 359,473.56 = 73,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,649/359,473.56 = 73,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,649x = 359,473.56 × 73,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,649x = 26,398,659,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,398,659,825.72/239,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,155.52

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