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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,828.87, 356,780.16 and 80,045.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,828.87, 356,780.16 and 80,045.01 is: 120,079.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,828.87 : 356,780.16 = 80,045.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,828.87/356,780.16 = 80,045.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,828.87x = 356,780.16 × 80,045.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,828.87x = 28,558,471,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,558,471,475.00/237,828.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,079.92

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