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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,571.06, 359,278.85 and 79,604.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,571.06, 359,278.85 and 79,604.03 is: 119,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,571.06 : 359,278.85 = 79,604.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,571.06/359,278.85 = 79,604.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,571.06x = 359,278.85 × 79,604.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,571.06x = 28,600,042,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,600,042,159.35/239,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,380.20

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