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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,387.68, 355,966.64 and 87,698.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,387.68, 355,966.64 and 87,698.48 is: 131,505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,387.68 : 355,966.64 = 87,698.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,387.68/355,966.64 = 87,698.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,387.68x = 355,966.64 × 87,698.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,387.68x = 31,217,733,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,217,733,258.71/237,387.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,505.28

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