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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,737.68, 359,495.28 and 139,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,737.68, 359,495.28 and 139,926.60 is: 209,824.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,737.68 : 359,495.28 = 139,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,737.68/359,495.28 = 139,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,737.68x = 359,495.28 × 139,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,737.68x = 50,302,952,246.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,302,952,246.45/239,737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,824.97

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