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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,514.64, 356,289.24 and 79,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,514.64, 356,289.24 and 79,741.76 is: 119,618.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,514.64 : 356,289.24 = 79,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,514.64/356,289.24 = 79,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,514.64x = 356,289.24 × 79,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,514.64x = 28,411,131,066.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,411,131,066.66/237,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,618.44

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