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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,530.71, 356,328.87 and 79,804.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,530.71, 356,328.87 and 79,804.27 is: 119,717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,530.71 : 356,328.87 = 79,804.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,530.71/356,328.87 = 79,804.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,530.71x = 356,328.87 × 79,804.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,530.71x = 28,436,565,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,436,565,350.27/237,530.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,717.43

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