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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,250.27, 355,879.52 and 87,413.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,250.27, 355,879.52 and 87,413.43 is: 131,121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,250.27 : 355,879.52 = 87,413.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,250.27/355,879.52 = 87,413.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,250.27x = 355,879.52 × 87,413.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,250.27x = 31,108,649,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,108,649,509.95/237,250.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,121.66

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