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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,204.72, 355,708.68 and 87,453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,204.72, 355,708.68 and 87,453.52 is: 131,144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,204.72 : 355,708.68 = 87,453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,204.72/355,708.68 = 87,453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,204.72x = 355,708.68 × 87,453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,204.72x = 31,107,976,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,107,976,160.55/237,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,144.00

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