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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,225.44, 355,864.80 and 79,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,225.44, 355,864.80 and 79,464.80 is: 119,206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,225.44 : 355,864.80 = 79,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,225.44/355,864.80 = 79,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,225.44x = 355,864.80 × 79,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,225.44x = 28,278,725,159.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,278,725,159.04/237,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,206.12

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