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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,014.49, 357,022.95 and 80,244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,014.49, 357,022.95 and 80,244.31 is: 120,366.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,014.49 : 357,022.95 = 80,244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,014.49/357,022.95 = 80,244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,014.49x = 357,022.95 × 80,244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,014.49x = 28,649,058,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,649,058,090.58/238,014.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,366.87

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