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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,255.82, 358,934.76 and 119,377.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,255.82, 358,934.76 and 119,377.23 is: 179,091.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,255.82 : 358,934.76 = 119,377.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,255.82/358,934.76 = 119,377.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,255.82x = 358,934.76 × 119,377.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,255.82x = 42,848,637,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,848,637,399.51/239,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,091.31

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