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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,861.46, 359,898.30 and 125,982.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,861.46, 359,898.30 and 125,982.48 is: 189,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,861.46 : 359,898.30 = 125,982.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,861.46/359,898.30 = 125,982.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,861.46x = 359,898.30 × 125,982.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,861.46x = 45,340,880,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,340,880,381.78/239,861.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,029.45

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