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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,766.11, 356,695.78 and 88,007.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,766.11, 356,695.78 and 88,007.66 is: 132,028.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,766.11 : 356,695.78 = 88,007.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,766.11/356,695.78 = 88,007.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,766.11x = 356,695.78 × 88,007.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,766.11x = 31,391,960,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,391,960,929.67/237,766.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,028.74

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