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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,977.79, 359,987.34 and 62,485.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,977.79, 359,987.34 and 62,485.12 is: 93,733.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,977.79 : 359,987.34 = 62,485.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,977.79/359,987.34 = 62,485.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,977.79x = 359,987.34 × 62,485.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,977.79x = 22,493,852,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,493,852,471.21/239,977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,733.06

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