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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,641.52, 356,466.84 and 87,804.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,641.52, 356,466.84 and 87,804.48 is: 131,708.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,641.52 : 356,466.84 = 87,804.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,641.52/356,466.84 = 87,804.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,641.52x = 356,466.84 × 87,804.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,641.52x = 31,299,385,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,299,385,523.44/237,641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,708.40

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