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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,521.64, 356,299.74 and 79,748.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,521.64, 356,299.74 and 79,748.76 is: 119,628.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,521.64 : 356,299.74 = 79,748.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,521.64/356,299.74 = 79,748.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,521.64x = 356,299.74 × 79,748.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,521.64x = 28,414,462,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,414,462,453.32/237,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,628.94

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