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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,568.82, 356,427.35 and 79,804.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,568.82, 356,427.35 and 79,804.12 is: 119,731.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,568.82 : 356,427.35 = 79,804.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,568.82/356,427.35 = 79,804.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,568.82x = 356,427.35 × 79,804.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,568.82x = 28,444,371,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,444,371,010.68/237,568.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,731.08

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