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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,767.06, 356,690.74 and 79,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,767.06, 356,690.74 and 79,958 is: 119,950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,767.06 : 356,690.74 = 79,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,767.06/356,690.74 = 79,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,767.06x = 356,690.74 × 79,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,767.06x = 28,520,278,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,520,278,188.92/237,767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,950.50

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