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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,327.46, 359,033.88 and 79,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,327.46, 359,033.88 and 79,413 is: 119,133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,327.46 : 359,033.88 = 79,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,327.46/359,033.88 = 79,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,327.46x = 359,033.88 × 79,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,327.46x = 28,511,957,512.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,511,957,512.44/239,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,133.67

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