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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,031.47, 355,545.90 and 79,258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,031.47, 355,545.90 and 79,258.59 is: 118,887.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,031.47 : 355,545.90 = 79,258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,031.47/355,545.90 = 79,258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,031.47x = 355,545.90 × 79,258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,031.47x = 28,180,066,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,180,066,714.28/237,031.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,887.45

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