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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,002.45, 355,502.87 and 79,230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,002.45, 355,502.87 and 79,230.65 is: 118,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,002.45 : 355,502.87 = 79,230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,002.45/355,502.87 = 79,230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,002.45x = 355,502.87 × 79,230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,002.45x = 28,166,723,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166,723,070.81/237,002.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,845.70

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