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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,695.21, 356,682.98 and 88,040.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,695.21, 356,682.98 and 88,040.63 is: 132,112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,695.21 : 356,682.98 = 88,040.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,695.21/356,682.98 = 88,040.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,695.21x = 356,682.98 × 88,040.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,695.21x = 31,402,594,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,402,594,269.48/237,695.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,112.86

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