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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,722.16, 356,637.06 and 79,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,722.16, 356,637.06 and 79,946.28 is: 119,937.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,722.16 : 356,637.06 = 79,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,722.16/356,637.06 = 79,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,722.16x = 356,637.06 × 79,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,722.16x = 28,511,806,257.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,511,806,257.14/237,722.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,937.52

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