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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,227.14, 355,841.34 and 87,402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,227.14, 355,841.34 and 87,402.52 is: 131,104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,227.14 : 355,841.34 = 87,402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,227.14/355,841.34 = 87,402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,227.14x = 355,841.34 × 87,402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,227.14x = 31,101,429,836.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,101,429,836.18/237,227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,104.01

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