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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,997.84, 356,994.01 and 80,337.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,997.84, 356,994.01 and 80,337.01 is: 120,504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,997.84 : 356,994.01 = 80,337.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,997.84/356,994.01 = 80,337.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,997.84x = 356,994.01 × 80,337.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,997.84x = 28,679,831,351.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,679,831,351.31/237,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,504.59

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