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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,439.62, 356,212.62 and 79,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,439.62, 356,212.62 and 79,664.04 is: 119,513.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,439.62 : 356,212.62 = 79,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,439.62/356,212.62 = 79,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,439.62x = 356,212.62 × 79,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,439.62x = 28,377,336,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,377,336,408.18/237,439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,513.91

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