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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,997.52, 344,993.40 and 80,237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,997.52, 344,993.40 and 80,237.52 is: 120,355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,997.52 : 344,993.40 = 80,237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,997.52/344,993.40 = 80,237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,997.52x = 344,993.40 × 80,237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,997.52x = 27,681,414,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,681,414,832.37/229,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,355.28

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