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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,596.28, 356,144.85 and 87,741.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,596.28, 356,144.85 and 87,741.06 is: 131,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,596.28 : 356,144.85 = 87,741.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,596.28/356,144.85 = 87,741.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,596.28x = 356,144.85 × 87,741.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,596.28x = 31,248,526,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,248,526,652.54/237,596.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,519.43

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