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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,007.35, 356,761.95 and 80,181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,007.35, 356,761.95 and 80,181.28 is: 120,188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,007.35 : 356,761.95 = 80,181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,007.35/356,761.95 = 80,181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,007.35x = 356,761.95 × 80,181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,007.35x = 28,605,629,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605,629,806.30/238,007.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,188.01

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