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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,016.27, 358,524.44 and 79,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,016.27, 358,524.44 and 79,049.28 is: 118,573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,016.27 : 358,524.44 = 79,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,016.27/358,524.44 = 79,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,016.27x = 358,524.44 × 79,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,016.27x = 28,341,097,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,341,097,249.40/239,016.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,573.92

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