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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,316.32, 355,965.12 and 87,491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,316.32, 355,965.12 and 87,491.84 is: 131,234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,316.32 : 355,965.12 = 87,491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,316.32/355,965.12 = 87,491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,316.32x = 355,965.12 × 87,491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,316.32x = 31,144,043,324.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,144,043,324.62/237,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,234.31

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