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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,393.39, 356,090.07 and 79,621.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,393.39, 356,090.07 and 79,621.38 is: 119,432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,393.39 : 356,090.07 = 79,621.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,393.39/356,090.07 = 79,621.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,393.39x = 356,090.07 × 79,621.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,393.39x = 28,352,382,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,352,382,777.70/237,393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,432.06

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