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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,974.58, 356,963.10 and 80,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,974.58, 356,963.10 and 80,204.40 is: 120,307.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,974.58 : 356,963.10 = 80,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,974.58/356,963.10 = 80,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,974.58x = 356,963.10 × 80,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,974.58x = 28,630,011,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,630,011,257.64/237,974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,307.01

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