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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,150.99, 358,777.09 and 79,217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,150.99, 358,777.09 and 79,217.88 is: 118,843.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,150.99 : 358,777.09 = 79,217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,150.99/358,777.09 = 79,217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,150.99x = 358,777.09 × 79,217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,150.99x = 28,421,560,462.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421,560,462.37/239,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,843.58

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