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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,388.27, 356,082.40 and 79,616.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,388.27, 356,082.40 and 79,616.27 is: 119,424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,388.27 : 356,082.40 = 79,616.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,388.27/356,082.40 = 79,616.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,388.27x = 356,082.40 × 79,616.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,388.27x = 28,349,952,500.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,349,952,500.65/237,388.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,424.40

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