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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,041.86, 356,813.70 and 80,215.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,041.86, 356,813.70 and 80,215.78 is: 120,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,041.86 : 356,813.70 = 80,215.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,041.86/356,813.70 = 80,215.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,041.86x = 356,813.70 × 80,215.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,041.86x = 28,622,089,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,622,089,260.19/238,041.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,239.73

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