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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,606.96, 356,414.94 and 77,682.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,606.96, 356,414.94 and 77,682.96 is: 116,525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,606.96 : 356,414.94 = 77,682.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,606.96/356,414.94 = 77,682.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,606.96x = 356,414.94 × 77,682.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,606.96x = 27,687,367,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,687,367,527.42/237,606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,525.91

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