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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,592.03, 356,441.24 and 79,816.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,592.03, 356,441.24 and 79,816.18 is: 119,742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,592.03 : 356,441.24 = 79,816.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,592.03/356,441.24 = 79,816.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,592.03x = 356,441.24 × 79,816.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,592.03x = 28,449,777,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,449,777,772.18/237,592.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,742.14

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