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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,985.59, 359,666.73 and 97,664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,985.59, 359,666.73 and 97,664.94 is: 146,370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,985.59 : 359,666.73 = 97,664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,985.59/359,666.73 = 97,664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,985.59x = 359,666.73 × 97,664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,985.59x = 35,126,829,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,126,829,605.45/239,985.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,370.58

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