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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,727.65, 356,591.48 and 79,939.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,727.65, 356,591.48 and 79,939.65 is: 119,909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,727.65 : 356,591.48 = 79,939.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,727.65/356,591.48 = 79,939.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,727.65x = 356,591.48 × 79,939.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,727.65x = 28,505,797,704.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,505,797,704.48/237,727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,909.48

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