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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,403.53, 356,158.62 and 79,627.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,403.53, 356,158.62 and 79,627.95 is: 119,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,403.53 : 356,158.62 = 79,627.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,403.53/356,158.62 = 79,627.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,403.53x = 356,158.62 × 79,627.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,403.53x = 28,360,180,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,360,180,785.43/237,403.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,459.81

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