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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,624.84, 356,436.96 and 79,964.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,624.84, 356,436.96 and 79,964.01 is: 119,945.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,624.84 : 356,436.96 = 79,964.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,624.84/356,436.96 = 79,964.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,624.84x = 356,436.96 × 79,964.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,624.84x = 28,502,128,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,502,128,333.94/237,624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,945.91

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