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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,528.21, 356,325.12 and 79,801.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,528.21, 356,325.12 and 79,801.77 is: 119,713.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,528.21 : 356,325.12 = 79,801.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,528.21/356,325.12 = 79,801.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,528.21x = 356,325.12 × 79,801.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,528.21x = 28,435,375,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435,375,271.46/237,528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,713.68

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