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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,688.25, 356,672.49 and 88,033.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,688.25, 356,672.49 and 88,033.63 is: 132,102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,688.25 : 356,672.49 = 88,033.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,688.25/356,672.49 = 88,033.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,688.25x = 356,672.49 × 88,033.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,688.25x = 31,399,174,015.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,399,174,015.84/237,688.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,102.34

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