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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,507.99, 356,299.04 and 79,773.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,507.99, 356,299.04 and 79,773.45 is: 119,672.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,507.99 : 356,299.04 = 79,773.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,507.99/356,299.04 = 79,773.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,507.99x = 356,299.04 × 79,773.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,507.99x = 28,423,203,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,423,203,652.49/237,507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,672.62

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