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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,773.27, 356,436.65 and 79,891.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,773.27, 356,436.65 and 79,891.31 is: 119,761.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,773.27 : 356,436.65 = 79,891.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,773.27/356,436.65 = 79,891.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,773.27x = 356,436.65 × 79,891.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,773.27x = 28,476,190,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,476,190,501.06/237,773.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,761.95

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