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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,517, 356,431.02 and 89,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,517, 356,431.02 and 89,773 is: 134,718.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,517 : 356,431.02 = 89,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,517/356,431.02 = 89,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,517x = 356,431.02 × 89,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,517x = 31,997,881,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,997,881,958.46/237,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,718.28

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