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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,953.22, 356,962.78 and 80,226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,953.22, 356,962.78 and 80,226.78 is: 120,351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,953.22 : 356,962.78 = 80,226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,953.22/356,962.78 = 80,226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,953.22x = 356,962.78 × 80,226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,953.22x = 28,637,974,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,637,974,419.25/237,953.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,351.28

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