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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,266.77, 358,901.55 and 61,761.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,266.77, 358,901.55 and 61,761.66 is: 92,642.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,266.77 : 358,901.55 = 61,761.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,266.77/358,901.55 = 61,761.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,266.77x = 358,901.55 × 61,761.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,266.77x = 22,166,355,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166,355,504.57/239,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,642.85

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