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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79,157.62, 109,238.78 and 43,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79,157.62, 109,238.78 and 43,347 is: 59,819.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79,157.62 : 109,238.78 = 43,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79,157.62/109,238.78 = 43,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79,157.62x = 109,238.78 × 43,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79,157.62x = 4,735,173,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,173,179.93/79,157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,819.55

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