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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,973.95, 356,962.14 and 80,203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,973.95, 356,962.14 and 80,203.77 is: 120,306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,973.95 : 356,962.14 = 80,203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,973.95/356,962.14 = 80,203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,973.95x = 356,962.14 × 80,203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,973.95x = 28,629,707,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,629,707,590.46/237,973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,306.06

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