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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,001.55, 355,467.35 and 87,207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,001.55, 355,467.35 and 87,207.03 is: 130,797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,001.55 : 355,467.35 = 87,207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,001.55/355,467.35 = 87,207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,001.55x = 355,467.35 × 87,207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,001.55x = 30,999,252,073.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,999,252,073.49/237,001.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,797.68

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