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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,254.08, 355,885.44 and 79,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,254.08, 355,885.44 and 79,481.92 is: 119,224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,254.08 : 355,885.44 = 79,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,254.08/355,885.44 = 79,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,254.08x = 355,885.44 × 79,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,254.08x = 28,286,458,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,286,458,071.24/237,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,224.33

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