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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,327.22, 356,027.81 and 79,518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,327.22, 356,027.81 and 79,518.76 is: 119,290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,327.22 : 356,027.81 = 79,518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,327.22/356,027.81 = 79,518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,327.22x = 356,027.81 × 79,518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,327.22x = 28,310,890,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,310,890,691.71/237,327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,290.54

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