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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,566.32, 356,423.60 and 79,801.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,566.32, 356,423.60 and 79,801.62 is: 119,727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,566.32 : 356,423.60 = 79,801.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,566.32/356,423.60 = 79,801.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,566.32x = 356,423.60 × 79,801.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,566.32x = 28,443,180,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,443,180,686.23/237,566.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,727.33

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