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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,285.24, 358,900.07 and 61,778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,285.24, 358,900.07 and 61,778.30 is: 92,660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,285.24 : 358,900.07 = 61,778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,285.24/358,900.07 = 61,778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,285.24x = 358,900.07 × 61,778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,285.24x = 22,172,234,091.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172,234,091.09/239,285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,660.27

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