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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,593.38, 356,443.25 and 79,817.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,593.38, 356,443.25 and 79,817.53 is: 119,744.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,593.38 : 356,443.25 = 79,817.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,593.38/356,443.25 = 79,817.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,593.38x = 356,443.25 × 79,817.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,593.38x = 28,450,419,108.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,450,419,108.61/237,593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,744.16

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