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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,322.69, 355,974.71 and 87,498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,322.69, 355,974.71 and 87,498.20 is: 131,243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,322.69 : 355,974.71 = 87,498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,322.69/355,974.71 = 87,498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,322.69x = 355,974.71 × 87,498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,322.69x = 31,147,146,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,147,146,370.52/237,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,243.86

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