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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,525.71, 356,321.36 and 79,799.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,525.71, 356,321.36 and 79,799.27 is: 119,709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,525.71 : 356,321.36 = 79,799.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,525.71/356,321.36 = 79,799.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,525.71x = 356,321.36 × 79,799.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,525.71x = 28,434,182,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,434,182,831.30/237,525.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,709.92

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