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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,824.62, 356,773.79 and 80,040.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,824.62, 356,773.79 and 80,040.76 is: 120,073.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,824.62 : 356,773.79 = 80,040.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,824.62/356,773.79 = 80,040.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,824.62x = 356,773.79 × 80,040.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,824.62x = 28,556,445,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,556,445,299.68/237,824.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,073.55

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