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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,307.82, 355,952.49 and 87,483.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,307.82, 355,952.49 and 87,483.29 is: 131,221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,307.82 : 355,952.49 = 87,483.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,307.82/355,952.49 = 87,483.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,307.82x = 355,952.49 × 87,483.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,307.82x = 31,139,893,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139,893,129.13/237,307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,221.52

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