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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,315.06, 355,941 and 79,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,315.06, 355,941 and 79,544.88 is: 119,306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,315.06 : 355,941 = 79,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,315.06/355,941 = 79,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,315.06x = 355,941 × 79,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,315.06x = 28,313,284,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,313,284,132.08/237,315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,306.73

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