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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,806.59, 356,705.77 and 80,035.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,806.59, 356,705.77 and 80,035.05 is: 120,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,806.59 : 356,705.77 = 80,035.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,806.59/356,705.77 = 80,035.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,806.59x = 356,705.77 × 80,035.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,806.59x = 28,548,961,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,548,961,953.53/237,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,051.18

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