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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,558.23, 356,389.23 and 79,782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,558.23, 356,389.23 and 79,782.56 is: 119,691.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,558.23 : 356,389.23 = 79,782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,558.23/356,389.23 = 79,782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,558.23x = 356,389.23 × 79,782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,558.23x = 28,433,645,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,433,645,125.83/237,558.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,691.27

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