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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,233.92, 355,872.96 and 87,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,233.92, 355,872.96 and 87,468.16 is: 131,210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,233.92 : 355,872.96 = 87,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,233.92/355,872.96 = 87,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,233.92x = 355,872.96 × 87,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,233.92x = 31,127,553,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,127,553,004.95/237,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,210.38

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