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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,565.32, 356,422.10 and 79,800.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,565.32, 356,422.10 and 79,800.62 is: 119,725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,565.32 : 356,422.10 = 79,800.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,565.32/356,422.10 = 79,800.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,565.32x = 356,422.10 × 79,800.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,565.32x = 28,442,702,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,442,702,380.59/237,565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,725.82

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