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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,739.52, 356,397.62 and 85,902.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,739.52, 356,397.62 and 85,902.73 is: 128,777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,739.52 : 356,397.62 = 85,902.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,739.52/356,397.62 = 85,902.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,739.52x = 356,397.62 × 85,902.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,739.52x = 30,615,529,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,615,529,629.25/237,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,777.62

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