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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,404.40, 356,106.60 and 79,594.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,404.40, 356,106.60 and 79,594.80 is: 119,392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,404.40 : 356,106.60 = 79,594.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,404.40/356,106.60 = 79,594.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,404.40x = 356,106.60 × 79,594.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,404.40x = 28,344,233,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,344,233,605.68/237,404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,392.20

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