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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,872.32, 359,809.70 and 99,631.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,872.32, 359,809.70 and 99,631.08 is: 149,447.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,872.32 : 359,809.70 = 99,631.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,872.32/359,809.70 = 99,631.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,872.32x = 359,809.70 × 99,631.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,872.32x = 35,848,228,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,848,228,507.32/239,872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,447.12

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