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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,182.22, 355,913.01 and 87,527.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,182.22, 355,913.01 and 87,527.82 is: 131,343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,182.22 : 355,913.01 = 87,527.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,182.22/355,913.01 = 87,527.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,182.22x = 355,913.01 × 87,527.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,182.22x = 31,152,289,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,152,289,874.94/237,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,343.28

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