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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,651.83, 356,460.43 and 87,822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,651.83, 356,460.43 and 87,822.28 is: 131,727.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,651.83 : 356,460.43 = 87,822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,651.83/356,460.43 = 87,822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,651.83x = 356,460.43 × 87,822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,651.83x = 31,305,167,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,305,167,692.38/237,651.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,727.02

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