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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,405.78, 356,162.01 and 79,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,405.78, 356,162.01 and 79,630.20 is: 119,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,405.78 : 356,162.01 = 79,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,405.78/356,162.01 = 79,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,405.78x = 356,162.01 × 79,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,405.78x = 28,361,252,088.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,361,252,088.70/237,405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,463.19

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