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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,506.99, 356,297.54 and 79,772.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,506.99, 356,297.54 and 79,772.45 is: 119,671.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,506.99 : 356,297.54 = 79,772.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,506.99/356,297.54 = 79,772.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,506.99x = 356,297.54 × 79,772.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,506.99x = 28,422,725,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,422,725,514.42/237,506.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,671.11

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