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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,566.08, 356,099.43 and 87,710.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,566.08, 356,099.43 and 87,710.81 is: 131,474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,566.08 : 356,099.43 = 87,710.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,566.08/356,099.43 = 87,710.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,566.08x = 356,099.43 × 87,710.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,566.08x = 31,233,769,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,233,769,445.84/237,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,474.03

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