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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,974.70, 356,963.29 and 80,204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,974.70, 356,963.29 and 80,204.52 is: 120,307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,974.70 : 356,963.29 = 80,204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,974.70/356,963.29 = 80,204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,974.70x = 356,963.29 × 80,204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,974.70x = 28,630,070,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,630,070,470.17/237,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,307.20

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