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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,158.03, 355,651.35 and 79,349.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,158.03, 355,651.35 and 79,349.57 is: 118,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,158.03 : 355,651.35 = 79,349.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,158.03/355,651.35 = 79,349.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,158.03x = 355,651.35 × 79,349.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,158.03x = 28,220,781,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220,781,692.42/237,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,995.68

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