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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,611.04, 356,449.32 and 79,851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,611.04, 356,449.32 and 79,851.72 is: 119,788.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,611.04 : 356,449.32 = 79,851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,611.04/356,449.32 = 79,851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,611.04x = 356,449.32 × 79,851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,611.04x = 28,463,091,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463,091,294.83/237,611.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,788.59

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