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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,682.32, 356,148.44 and 87,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,682.32, 356,148.44 and 87,716.24 is: 131,435.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,682.32 : 356,148.44 = 87,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,682.32/356,148.44 = 87,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,682.32x = 356,148.44 × 87,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,682.32x = 31,240,002,038.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,240,002,038.67/237,682.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,435.95

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