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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,594.89, 356,445.51 and 79,819.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,594.89, 356,445.51 and 79,819.04 is: 119,746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,594.89 : 356,445.51 = 79,819.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,594.89/356,445.51 = 79,819.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,594.89x = 356,445.51 × 79,819.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,594.89x = 28,451,136,638.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,451,136,638.28/237,594.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,746.42

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