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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,520, 359,278.56 and 62,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,520, 359,278.56 and 62,026.56 is: 93,039.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,520 : 359,278.56 = 62,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,520/359,278.56 = 62,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,520x = 359,278.56 × 62,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,520x = 22,284,813,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284,813,158.55/239,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,039.47

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