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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,996.93, 357,007.30 and 78,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,996.93, 357,007.30 and 78,058.72 is: 117,091.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,996.93 : 357,007.30 = 78,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,996.93/357,007.30 = 78,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,996.93x = 357,007.30 × 78,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,996.93x = 27,867,532,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,867,532,860.67/237,996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,091.98

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