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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,010.36, 356,766.44 and 80,184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,010.36, 356,766.44 and 80,184.28 is: 120,192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,010.36 : 356,766.44 = 80,184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,010.36/356,766.44 = 80,184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,010.36x = 356,766.44 × 80,184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,010.36x = 28,607,060,119.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,607,060,119.56/238,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,192.50

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