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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,805.66, 356,761.14 and 80,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,805.66, 356,761.14 and 80,029 is: 120,061.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,805.66 : 356,761.14 = 80,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,805.66/356,761.14 = 80,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,805.66x = 356,761.14 × 80,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,805.66x = 28,551,237,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,551,237,273.06/237,805.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,061.22

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