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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,017.74, 357,027.83 and 80,247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,017.74, 357,027.83 and 80,247.56 is: 120,371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,017.74 : 357,027.83 = 80,247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,017.74/357,027.83 = 80,247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,017.74x = 357,027.83 × 80,247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,017.74x = 28,650,610,023.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,650,610,023.22/238,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,371.74

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