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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,151.12, 358,777.28 and 79,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,151.12, 358,777.28 and 79,218 is: 118,843.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,151.12 : 358,777.28 = 79,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,151.12/358,777.28 = 79,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,151.12x = 358,777.28 × 79,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,151.12x = 28,421,618,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,421,618,567.04/239,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,843.76

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