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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,687.25, 356,670.99 and 88,032.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,687.25, 356,670.99 and 88,032.63 is: 132,100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,687.25 : 356,670.99 = 88,032.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,687.25/356,670.99 = 88,032.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,687.25x = 356,670.99 × 88,032.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,687.25x = 31,398,683,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,398,683,070.89/237,687.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,100.83

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