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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,999.09, 356,995.89 and 80,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,999.09, 356,995.89 and 80,338.26 is: 120,506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,999.09 : 356,995.89 = 80,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,999.09/356,995.89 = 80,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,999.09x = 356,995.89 × 80,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,999.09x = 28,680,428,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680,428,629.75/237,999.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,506.46

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