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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,836.96, 356,792.16 and 80,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,836.96, 356,792.16 and 80,052.96 is: 120,091.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,836.96 : 356,792.16 = 80,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,836.96/356,792.16 = 80,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,836.96x = 356,792.16 × 80,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,836.96x = 28,562,268,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,562,268,512.79/237,836.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,091.80

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