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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,777.31, 356,706.06 and 79,968.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,777.31, 356,706.06 and 79,968.25 is: 119,965.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,777.31 : 356,706.06 = 79,968.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,777.31/356,706.06 = 79,968.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,777.31x = 356,706.06 × 79,968.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,777.31x = 28,525,159,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,525,159,382.60/237,777.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,965.86

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