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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,822.62, 356,770.83 and 80,038.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,822.62, 356,770.83 and 80,038.76 is: 120,070.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,822.62 : 356,770.83 = 80,038.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,822.62/356,770.83 = 80,038.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,822.62x = 356,770.83 × 80,038.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,822.62x = 28,555,494,837.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,555,494,837.37/237,822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,070.56

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