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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,834.10, 356,748.72 and 80,061.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,834.10, 356,748.72 and 80,061.49 is: 120,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,834.10 : 356,748.72 = 80,061.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,834.10/356,748.72 = 80,061.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,834.10x = 356,748.72 × 80,061.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,834.10x = 28,561,834,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,561,834,078.79/237,834.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,091.42

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