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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,773.77, 356,437.39 and 79,891.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,773.77, 356,437.39 and 79,891.81 is: 119,762.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,773.77 : 356,437.39 = 79,891.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,773.77/356,437.39 = 79,891.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,773.77x = 356,437.39 × 79,891.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,773.77x = 28,476,428,238.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,476,428,238.78/237,773.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,762.70

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