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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,666.80, 356,425.76 and 79,858.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,666.80, 356,425.76 and 79,858.34 is: 119,762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,666.80 : 356,425.76 = 79,858.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,666.80/356,425.76 = 79,858.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,666.80x = 356,425.76 × 79,858.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,666.80x = 28,463,567,345.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,463,567,345.42/237,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,762.49

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