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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,004.96, 355,525.80 and 79,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,004.96, 355,525.80 and 79,234 is: 118,857.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,004.96 : 355,525.80 = 79,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,004.96/355,525.80 = 79,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,004.96x = 355,525.80 × 79,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,004.96x = 28,169,731,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169,731,237.20/237,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,857.14

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