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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,437.40, 356,098.50 and 79,624.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,437.40, 356,098.50 and 79,624.92 is: 119,418.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,437.40 : 356,098.50 = 79,624.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,437.40/356,098.50 = 79,624.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,437.40x = 356,098.50 × 79,624.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,437.40x = 28,354,314,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,354,314,574.62/237,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,418.06

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