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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,607.50, 356,373.97 and 77,682.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,607.50, 356,373.97 and 77,682.31 is: 116,511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,607.50 : 356,373.97 = 77,682.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,607.50/356,373.97 = 77,682.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,607.50x = 356,373.97 × 77,682.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,607.50x = 27,683,953,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,683,953,213.47/237,607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,511.28

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