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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,021.36, 356,782.88 and 80,195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,021.36, 356,782.88 and 80,195.28 is: 120,208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,021.36 : 356,782.88 = 80,195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,021.36/356,782.88 = 80,195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,021.36x = 356,782.88 × 80,195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,021.36x = 28,612,302,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,612,302,960.81/238,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,208.97

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