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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,430.99, 356,151.05 and 87,594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,430.99, 356,151.05 and 87,594.15 is: 131,392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,430.99 : 356,151.05 = 87,594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,430.99/356,151.05 = 87,594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,430.99x = 356,151.05 × 87,594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,430.99x = 31,196,748,496.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,196,748,496.36/237,430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,392.91

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