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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,332.01, 355,998.28 and 87,507.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,332.01, 355,998.28 and 87,507.39 is: 131,261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,332.01 : 355,998.28 = 87,507.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,332.01/355,998.28 = 87,507.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,332.01x = 355,998.28 × 87,507.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,332.01x = 31,152,480,327.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,152,480,327.29/237,332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,261.18

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