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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,710.79, 356,548.23 and 87,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,710.79, 356,548.23 and 87,881.04 is: 131,814.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,710.79 : 356,548.23 = 87,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,710.79/356,548.23 = 87,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,710.79x = 356,548.23 × 87,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,710.79x = 31,333,829,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,333,829,262.56/237,710.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,814.92

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