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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,735.72, 356,740.92 and 88,080.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,735.72, 356,740.92 and 88,080.84 is: 132,172.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,735.72 : 356,740.92 = 88,080.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,735.72/356,740.92 = 88,080.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,735.72x = 356,740.92 × 88,080.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,735.72x = 31,422,039,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,422,039,895.97/237,735.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,172.14

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