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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,853.62, 356,530.68 and 80,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,853.62, 356,530.68 and 80,027.28 is: 119,956.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,853.62 : 356,530.68 = 80,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,853.62/356,530.68 = 80,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,853.62x = 356,530.68 × 80,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,853.62x = 28,532,180,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,532,180,556.95/237,853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,956.89

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