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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,332.88, 355,999.59 and 87,508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,332.88, 355,999.59 and 87,508.26 is: 131,262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,332.88 : 355,999.59 = 87,508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,332.88/355,999.59 = 87,508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,332.88x = 355,999.59 × 87,508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,332.88x = 31,152,904,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,152,904,681.61/237,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,262.49

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