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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,333.88, 356,001.09 and 87,509.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,333.88, 356,001.09 and 87,509.26 is: 131,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,333.88 : 356,001.09 = 87,509.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,333.88/356,001.09 = 87,509.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,333.88x = 356,001.09 × 87,509.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,333.88x = 31,153,391,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,153,391,945.09/237,333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,263.99

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