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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,562.07, 356,305.97 and 77,636.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,562.07, 356,305.97 and 77,636.73 is: 116,442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,562.07 : 356,305.97 = 77,636.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,562.07/356,305.97 = 77,636.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,562.07x = 356,305.97 × 77,636.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,562.07x = 27,662,430,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,662,430,390.28/237,562.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,442.96

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