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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,010.44, 355,534.56 and 79,239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,010.44, 355,534.56 and 79,239.72 is: 118,865.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,010.44 : 355,534.56 = 79,239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,010.44/355,534.56 = 79,239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,010.44x = 355,534.56 × 79,239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,010.44x = 28,172,458,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,172,458,984.72/237,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,865.90

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