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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,014.36, 357,022.76 and 80,244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,014.36, 357,022.76 and 80,244.18 is: 120,366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,014.36 : 357,022.76 = 80,244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,014.36/357,022.76 = 80,244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,014.36x = 357,022.76 × 80,244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,014.36x = 28,648,998,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,648,998,216.32/238,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,366.68

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