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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,891.31, 356,837.58 and 80,230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,891.31, 356,837.58 and 80,230.51 is: 120,345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,891.31 : 356,837.58 = 80,230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,891.31/356,837.58 = 80,230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,891.31x = 356,837.58 × 80,230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,891.31x = 28,629,258,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,629,258,845.23/237,891.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,345.97

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