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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,716.89, 359,575.34 and 81,946.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,716.89, 359,575.34 and 81,946.71 is: 122,920.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,716.89 : 359,575.34 = 81,946.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,716.89/359,575.34 = 81,946.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,716.89x = 359,575.34 × 81,946.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,716.89x = 29,466,015,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,466,015,700.40/239,716.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,920.07

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