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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,664.79, 356,422.76 and 79,856.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,664.79, 356,422.76 and 79,856.34 is: 119,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,664.79 : 356,422.76 = 79,856.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,664.79/356,422.76 = 79,856.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,664.79x = 356,422.76 × 79,856.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,664.79x = 28,462,617,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,462,617,106.30/237,664.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,759.50

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