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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,393.63, 355,976.24 and 79,511.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,393.63, 355,976.24 and 79,511.67 is: 119,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,393.63 : 355,976.24 = 79,511.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,393.63/355,976.24 = 79,511.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,393.63x = 355,976.24 × 79,511.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,393.63x = 28,304,264,925.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,304,264,925.16/237,393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,229.25

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