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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,811.11, 356,771.58 and 80,035.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,811.11, 356,771.58 and 80,035.71 is: 120,072.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,811.11 : 356,771.58 = 80,035.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,811.11/356,771.58 = 80,035.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,811.11x = 356,771.58 × 80,035.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,811.11x = 28,554,466,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,554,466,713.12/237,811.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,072.05

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