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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,652.11, 356,517.81 and 87,892.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,652.11, 356,517.81 and 87,892.74 is: 131,853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,652.11 : 356,517.81 = 87,892.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,652.11/356,517.81 = 87,892.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,652.11x = 356,517.81 × 87,892.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,652.11x = 31,335,327,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,335,327,179.70/237,652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,853.77

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