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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,753.73, 356,652.66 and 85,988.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,753.73, 356,652.66 and 85,988.77 is: 128,991.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,753.73 : 356,652.66 = 85,988.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,753.73/356,652.66 = 85,988.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,753.73x = 356,652.66 × 85,988.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,753.73x = 30,668,123,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,668,123,550.63/237,753.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,991.14

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