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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,106.44, 355,547.88 and 79,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,106.44, 355,547.88 and 79,292.52 is: 118,901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,106.44 : 355,547.88 = 79,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,106.44/355,547.88 = 79,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,106.44x = 355,547.88 × 79,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,106.44x = 28,192,287,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,192,287,385.86/237,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,901.40

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