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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,327.96, 359,034.63 and 79,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,327.96, 359,034.63 and 79,413.50 is: 119,134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,327.96 : 359,034.63 = 79,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,327.96/359,034.63 = 79,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,327.96x = 359,034.63 × 79,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,327.96x = 28,512,196,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,512,196,589.51/239,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,134.42

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