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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,822.87, 356,771.16 and 80,039.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,822.87, 356,771.16 and 80,039.01 is: 120,070.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,822.87 : 356,771.16 = 80,039.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,822.87/356,771.16 = 80,039.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,822.87x = 356,771.16 × 80,039.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,822.87x = 28,555,610,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,555,610,442.95/237,822.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,070.92

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