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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,190.83, 355,811.08 and 77,279.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,190.83, 355,811.08 and 77,279.21 is: 115,926.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,190.83 : 355,811.08 = 77,279.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,190.83/355,811.08 = 77,279.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,190.83x = 355,811.08 × 77,279.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,190.83x = 27,496,799,171.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,496,799,171.65/237,190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,926.91

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