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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,591.50, 356,440.44 and 79,815.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,591.50, 356,440.44 and 79,815.65 is: 119,741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,591.50 : 356,440.44 = 79,815.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,591.50/356,440.44 = 79,815.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,591.50x = 356,440.44 × 79,815.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,591.50x = 28,449,524,959.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,449,524,959.34/237,591.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,741.34

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