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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,154.44, 357,209.92 and 80,384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,154.44, 357,209.92 and 80,384.26 is: 120,569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,154.44 : 357,209.92 = 80,384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,154.44/357,209.92 = 80,384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,154.44x = 357,209.92 × 80,384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,154.44x = 28,714,055,083.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,714,055,083.86/238,154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,569.05

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