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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,306.86, 357,511.68 and 80,531.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,306.86, 357,511.68 and 80,531.82 is: 120,815.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,306.86 : 357,511.68 = 80,531.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,306.86/357,511.68 = 80,531.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,306.86x = 357,511.68 × 80,531.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,306.86x = 28,791,066,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,791,066,261.66/238,306.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,815.10

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