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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,631.22, 356,446.83 and 79,859.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,631.22, 356,446.83 and 79,859.67 is: 119,789.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,631.22 : 356,446.83 = 79,859.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,631.22/356,446.83 = 79,859.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,631.22x = 356,446.83 × 79,859.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,631.22x = 28,465,726,734.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,465,726,734.95/237,631.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,789.51

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