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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,009.44, 355,533.06 and 79,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,009.44, 355,533.06 and 79,238.72 is: 118,864.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,009.44 : 355,533.06 = 79,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,009.44/355,533.06 = 79,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,009.44x = 355,533.06 × 79,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,009.44x = 28,171,984,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,171,984,592.08/237,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,864.40

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