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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,153.81, 358,751.34 and 61,659.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,153.81, 358,751.34 and 61,659.32 is: 92,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,153.81 : 358,751.34 = 61,659.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,153.81/358,751.34 = 61,659.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,153.81x = 358,751.34 × 61,659.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,153.81x = 22,120,361,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,120,361,879.73/239,153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,494.29

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