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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,408.78, 356,166.52 and 79,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,408.78, 356,166.52 and 79,633.20 is: 119,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,408.78 : 356,166.52 = 79,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,408.78/356,166.52 = 79,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,408.78x = 356,166.52 × 79,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,408.78x = 28,362,679,720.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,362,679,720.46/237,408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,467.70

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