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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,650.70, 357,974.43 and 80,990.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,650.70, 357,974.43 and 80,990.14 is: 121,484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,650.70 : 357,974.43 = 80,990.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,650.70/357,974.43 = 80,990.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,650.70x = 357,974.43 × 80,990.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,650.70x = 28,992,399,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,992,399,202.12/238,650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,484.66

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