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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,991.57, 359,866.35 and 80,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,991.57, 359,866.35 and 80,010.72 is: 119,975.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,991.57 : 359,866.35 = 80,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,991.57/359,866.35 = 80,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,991.57x = 359,866.35 × 80,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,991.57x = 28,793,165,767.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,793,165,767.27/239,991.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,975.74

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