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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,838.83, 356,748.91 and 77,926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,838.83, 356,748.91 and 77,926.76 is: 116,887.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,838.83 : 356,748.91 = 77,926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,838.83/356,748.91 = 77,926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,838.83x = 356,748.91 × 77,926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,838.83x = 27,800,286,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,800,286,049.08/237,838.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,887.08

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