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