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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,328.44, 355,992.93 and 87,503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,328.44, 355,992.93 and 87,503.82 is: 131,255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,328.44 : 355,992.93 = 87,503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,328.44/355,992.93 = 87,503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,328.44x = 355,992.93 × 87,503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,328.44x = 31,150,742,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150,742,486.11/237,328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,255.83

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