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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,994.80, 356,993.44 and 80,224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,994.80, 356,993.44 and 80,224.64 is: 120,337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,994.80 : 356,993.44 = 80,224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,994.80/356,993.44 = 80,224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,994.80x = 356,993.44 × 80,224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,994.80x = 28,639,670,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,639,670,206.36/237,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,337.38

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