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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,209.40, 355,814.10 and 79,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,209.40, 355,814.10 and 79,421.40 is: 119,132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,209.40 : 355,814.10 = 79,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,209.40/355,814.10 = 79,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,209.40x = 355,814.10 × 79,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,209.40x = 28,259,253,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259,253,961.74/237,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,132.10

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