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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,659.08, 359,488.74 and 81,889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,659.08, 359,488.74 and 81,889.08 is: 122,833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,659.08 : 359,488.74 = 81,889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,659.08/359,488.74 = 81,889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,659.08x = 359,488.74 × 81,889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,659.08x = 29,438,202,188.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,438,202,188.96/239,659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,833.66

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