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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,257.38, 357,434.67 and 80,482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,257.38, 357,434.67 and 80,482.34 is: 120,739.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,257.38 : 357,434.67 = 80,482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,257.38/357,434.67 = 80,482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,257.38x = 357,434.67 × 80,482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,257.38x = 28,767,179,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,767,179,834.12/238,257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,739.93

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