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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,385.08, 356,161.86 and 79,613.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,385.08, 356,161.86 and 79,613.28 is: 119,448.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,385.08 : 356,161.86 = 79,613.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,385.08/356,161.86 = 79,613.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,385.08x = 356,161.86 × 79,613.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,385.08x = 28,355,213,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,355,213,885.50/237,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,448.17

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