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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,520.98, 356,333.31 and 79,745.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,520.98, 356,333.31 and 79,745.27 is: 119,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,520.98 : 356,333.31 = 79,745.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,520.98/356,333.31 = 79,745.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,520.98x = 356,333.31 × 79,745.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,520.98x = 28,415,894,234.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,415,894,234.28/237,520.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,635.30

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