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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,693.65, 356,680.63 and 88,039.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,693.65, 356,680.63 and 88,039.06 is: 132,110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,693.65 : 356,680.63 = 88,039.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,693.65/356,680.63 = 88,039.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,693.65x = 356,680.63 × 88,039.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,693.65x = 31,401,827,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,401,827,941.31/237,693.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,110.50

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