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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,196.72, 355,934.76 and 87,542.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,196.72, 355,934.76 and 87,542.32 is: 131,365.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,196.72 : 355,934.76 = 87,542.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,196.72/355,934.76 = 87,542.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,196.72x = 355,934.76 × 87,542.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,196.72x = 31,159,354,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,159,354,659.04/237,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,365.03

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