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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,819.64, 356,729.46 and 80,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,819.64, 356,729.46 and 80,034.88 is: 120,052.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,819.64 : 356,729.46 = 80,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,819.64/356,729.46 = 80,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,819.64x = 356,729.46 × 80,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,819.64x = 28,550,799,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,550,799,523.56/237,819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,052.32

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