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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,590.28, 356,438.61 and 79,814.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,590.28, 356,438.61 and 79,814.43 is: 119,739.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,590.28 : 356,438.61 = 79,814.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,590.28/356,438.61 = 79,814.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,590.28x = 356,438.61 × 79,814.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,590.28x = 28,448,944,487.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,448,944,487.14/237,590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,739.51

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