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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,434.76, 356,332.68 and 87,816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,434.76, 356,332.68 and 87,816.60 is: 131,791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,434.76 : 356,332.68 = 87,816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,434.76/356,332.68 = 87,816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,434.76x = 356,332.68 × 87,816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,434.76x = 31,291,924,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,291,924,426.49/237,434.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,791.67

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