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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,386.27, 356,079.40 and 79,614.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,386.27, 356,079.40 and 79,614.27 is: 119,421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,386.27 : 356,079.40 = 79,614.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,386.27/356,079.40 = 79,614.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,386.27x = 356,079.40 × 79,614.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,386.27x = 28,349,001,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349,001,294.00/237,386.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,421.40

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