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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,606.72, 359,275.20 and 79,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,606.72, 359,275.20 and 79,597 is: 119,350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,606.72 : 359,275.20 = 79,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,606.72/359,275.20 = 79,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,606.72x = 359,275.20 × 79,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,606.72x = 28,597,228,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,597,228,094.40/239,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,350.69

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