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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,732, 329,402.52 and 79,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,732, 329,402.52 and 79,459.44 is: 119,118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,732 : 329,402.52 = 79,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,732/329,402.52 = 79,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,732x = 329,402.52 × 79,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,732x = 26,174,139,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,174,139,773.79/219,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,118.47

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