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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,251.08, 355,880.94 and 79,478.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,251.08, 355,880.94 and 79,478.92 is: 119,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,251.08 : 355,880.94 = 79,478.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,251.08/355,880.94 = 79,478.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,251.08x = 355,880.94 × 79,478.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,251.08x = 28,285,032,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285,032,759.78/237,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,219.83

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