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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,529.71, 356,327.37 and 79,803.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,529.71, 356,327.37 and 79,803.27 is: 119,715.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,529.71 : 356,327.37 = 79,803.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,529.71/356,327.37 = 79,803.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,529.71x = 356,327.37 × 79,803.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,529.71x = 28,436,089,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,436,089,316.50/237,529.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,715.93

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