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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,696.28, 356,321.08 and 79,813.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,696.28, 356,321.08 and 79,813.98 is: 119,645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,696.28 : 356,321.08 = 79,813.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,696.28/356,321.08 = 79,813.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,696.28x = 356,321.08 × 79,813.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,696.28x = 28,439,403,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,439,403,552.70/237,696.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,645.98

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