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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,527.70, 356,324.36 and 79,801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,527.70, 356,324.36 and 79,801.26 is: 119,712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,527.70 : 356,324.36 = 79,801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,527.70/356,324.36 = 79,801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,527.70x = 356,324.36 × 79,801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,527.70x = 28,435,132,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435,132,896.69/237,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,712.91

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