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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,247.52, 355,875.39 and 87,410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,247.52, 355,875.39 and 87,410.68 is: 131,117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,247.52 : 355,875.39 = 87,410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,247.52/355,875.39 = 87,410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,247.52x = 355,875.39 × 87,410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,247.52x = 31,107,308,945.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,107,308,945.48/237,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,117.53

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