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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,374.61, 359,074.22 and 61,883.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,374.61, 359,074.22 and 61,883.16 is: 92,827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,374.61 : 359,074.22 = 61,883.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,374.61/359,074.22 = 61,883.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,374.61x = 359,074.22 × 61,883.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,374.61x = 22,220,645,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220,645,752.19/239,374.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,827.91

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