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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,018.99, 357,029.70 and 80,248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,018.99, 357,029.70 and 80,248.81 is: 120,373.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,018.99 : 357,029.70 = 80,248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,018.99/357,029.70 = 80,248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,018.99x = 357,029.70 × 80,248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,018.99x = 28,651,206,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,651,206,774.51/238,018.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,373.62

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