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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,816.80, 356,779.92 and 80,041.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,816.80, 356,779.92 and 80,041.04 is: 120,079.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,816.80 : 356,779.92 = 80,041.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,816.80/356,779.92 = 80,041.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,816.80x = 356,779.92 × 80,041.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,816.80x = 28,557,035,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,557,035,847.92/237,816.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,079.98

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