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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,154.62, 358,782.54 and 79,221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,154.62, 358,782.54 and 79,221.50 is: 118,849.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,154.62 : 358,782.54 = 79,221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,154.62/358,782.54 = 79,221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,154.62x = 358,782.54 × 79,221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,154.62x = 28,423,290,992.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,423,290,992.61/239,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,849.01

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