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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,235.52, 355,837.92 and 89,487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,235.52, 355,837.92 and 89,487.68 is: 134,225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,235.52 : 355,837.92 = 89,487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,235.52/355,837.92 = 89,487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,235.52x = 355,837.92 × 89,487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,235.52x = 31,843,109,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,843,109,916.83/237,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,225.73

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