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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,982.59, 356,975.10 and 80,212.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,982.59, 356,975.10 and 80,212.41 is: 120,319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,982.59 : 356,975.10 = 80,212.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,982.59/356,975.10 = 80,212.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,982.59x = 356,975.10 × 80,212.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,982.59x = 28,633,833,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,633,833,080.99/237,982.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,319.02

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