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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,692.71, 356,679.23 and 88,038.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,692.71, 356,679.23 and 88,038.12 is: 132,109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,692.71 : 356,679.23 = 88,038.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,692.71/356,679.23 = 88,038.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,692.71x = 356,679.23 × 88,038.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,692.71x = 31,401,369,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,401,369,749.60/237,692.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,109.10

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