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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,711.79, 356,549.73 and 87,882.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,711.79, 356,549.73 and 87,882.04 is: 131,816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,711.79 : 356,549.73 = 87,882.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,711.79/356,549.73 = 87,882.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,711.79x = 356,549.73 × 87,882.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,711.79x = 31,334,317,633.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,334,317,633.85/237,711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,816.42

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