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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,410.08, 356,199.36 and 79,638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,410.08, 356,199.36 and 79,638.28 is: 119,485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,410.08 : 356,199.36 = 79,638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,410.08/356,199.36 = 79,638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,410.08x = 356,199.36 × 79,638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,410.08x = 28,367,104,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,367,104,367.50/237,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,485.68

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