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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,288.28, 355,963.74 and 87,633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,288.28, 355,963.74 and 87,633.76 is: 131,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,288.28 : 355,963.74 = 87,633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,288.28/355,963.74 = 87,633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,288.28x = 355,963.74 × 87,633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,288.28x = 31,194,440,959.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,194,440,959.86/237,288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,462.21

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