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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,471.44, 356,285.97 and 77,552.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,471.44, 356,285.97 and 77,552.59 is: 116,354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,471.44 : 356,285.97 = 77,552.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,471.44/356,285.97 = 77,552.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,471.44x = 356,285.97 × 77,552.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,471.44x = 27,630,898,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630,898,856.60/237,471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,354.62

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