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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,225.40, 355,838.10 and 79,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,225.40, 355,838.10 and 79,437.40 is: 119,156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,225.40 : 355,838.10 = 79,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,225.40/355,838.10 = 79,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,225.40x = 355,838.10 × 79,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,225.40x = 28,266,853,484.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,266,853,484.94/237,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,156.10

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