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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,123.36, 355,825.44 and 87,468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,123.36, 355,825.44 and 87,468.84 is: 131,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,123.36 : 355,825.44 = 87,468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,123.36/355,825.44 = 87,468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,123.36x = 355,825.44 × 87,468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,123.36x = 31,123,638,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,123,638,479.29/237,123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,255.05

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