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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,149.44, 356,974.72 and 80,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,149.44, 356,974.72 and 80,323.52 is: 120,401.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,149.44 : 356,974.72 = 80,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,149.44/356,974.72 = 80,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,149.44x = 356,974.72 × 80,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,149.44x = 28,673,466,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,673,466,061.41/238,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,401.15

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