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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,502.68, 356,290.91 and 79,768.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,502.68, 356,290.91 and 79,768.03 is: 119,664.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,502.68 : 356,290.91 = 79,768.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,502.68/356,290.91 = 79,768.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,502.68x = 356,290.91 × 79,768.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,502.68x = 28,420,625,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,420,625,484.92/237,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,664.44

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