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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,639.28, 356,458.92 and 79,867.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,639.28, 356,458.92 and 79,867.73 is: 119,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,639.28 : 356,458.92 = 79,867.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,639.28/356,458.92 = 79,867.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,639.28x = 356,458.92 × 79,867.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,639.28x = 28,469,564,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,469,564,778.65/237,639.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,801.60

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