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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,169.44, 355,780.80 and 79,408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,169.44, 355,780.80 and 79,408.80 is: 119,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,169.44 : 355,780.80 = 79,408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,169.44/355,780.80 = 79,408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,169.44x = 355,780.80 × 79,408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,169.44x = 28,252,126,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,252,126,391.04/237,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,122.12

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