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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,610.78, 359,281.31 and 79,601.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,610.78, 359,281.31 and 79,601.06 is: 119,356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,610.78 : 359,281.31 = 79,601.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,610.78/359,281.31 = 79,601.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,610.78x = 359,281.31 × 79,601.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,610.78x = 28,599,173,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,599,173,614.39/239,610.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,356.79

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