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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,295.22, 358,853.43 and 79,341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,295.22, 358,853.43 and 79,341.82 is: 118,983.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,295.22 : 358,853.43 = 79,341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,295.22/358,853.43 = 79,341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,295.22x = 358,853.43 × 79,341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,295.22x = 28,472,084,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,472,084,249.44/239,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,983.09

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