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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,237.20, 357,292.62 and 80,433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,237.20, 357,292.62 and 80,433 is: 120,628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,237.20 : 357,292.62 = 80,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,237.20/357,292.62 = 80,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,237.20x = 357,292.62 × 80,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,237.20x = 28,738,117,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738,117,304.46/238,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,628.17

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