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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,048.88, 356,824.18 and 80,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,048.88, 356,824.18 and 80,222.80 is: 120,250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,048.88 : 356,824.18 = 80,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,048.88/356,824.18 = 80,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,048.88x = 356,824.18 × 80,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,048.88x = 28,625,434,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,625,434,827.30/238,048.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,250.24

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