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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,382.04, 356,073.06 and 79,610.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,382.04, 356,073.06 and 79,610.04 is: 119,415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,382.04 : 356,073.06 = 79,610.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,382.04/356,073.06 = 79,610.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,382.04x = 356,073.06 × 79,610.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,382.04x = 28,346,990,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,346,990,848.06/237,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,415.06

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