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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,387.27, 356,080.90 and 79,615.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,387.27, 356,080.90 and 79,615.27 is: 119,422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,387.27 : 356,080.90 = 79,615.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,387.27/356,080.90 = 79,615.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,387.27x = 356,080.90 × 79,615.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,387.27x = 28,349,476,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349,476,995.34/237,387.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,422.90

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