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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,331.38, 355,997.34 and 87,506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,331.38, 355,997.34 and 87,506.76 is: 131,260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,331.38 : 355,997.34 = 87,506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,331.38/355,997.34 = 87,506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,331.38x = 355,997.34 × 87,506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,331.38x = 31,152,173,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,152,173,792.02/237,331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,260.24

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