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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,965.23, 360,022.13 and 144,009.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,965.23, 360,022.13 and 144,009.59 is: 216,058.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,965.23 : 360,022.13 = 144,009.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,965.23/360,022.13 = 144,009.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,965.23x = 360,022.13 × 144,009.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,965.23x = 51,846,639,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,846,639,332.23/239,965.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,058.97

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