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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,588.64, 356,400.48 and 79,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,588.64, 356,400.48 and 79,816 is: 119,729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,588.64 : 356,400.48 = 79,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,588.64/356,400.48 = 79,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,588.64x = 356,400.48 × 79,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,588.64x = 28,446,460,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,446,460,711.68/237,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,729.89

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