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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,149.99, 358,775.59 and 79,216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,149.99, 358,775.59 and 79,216.88 is: 118,842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,149.99 : 358,775.59 = 79,216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,149.99/358,775.59 = 79,216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,149.99x = 358,775.59 × 79,216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,149.99x = 28,421,081,066.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421,081,066.08/239,149.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,842.08

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