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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,573.81, 359,282.95 and 79,606.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,573.81, 359,282.95 and 79,606.78 is: 119,384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,573.81 : 359,282.95 = 79,606.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,573.81/359,282.95 = 79,606.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,573.81x = 359,282.95 × 79,606.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,573.81x = 28,601,358,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,601,358,758.40/239,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,384.33

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