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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,766.59, 356,700.24 and 88,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,766.59, 356,700.24 and 88,008.12 is: 132,030.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,766.59 : 356,700.24 = 88,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,766.59/356,700.24 = 88,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,766.59x = 356,700.24 × 88,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,766.59x = 31,392,517,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,392,517,525.95/237,766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,030.82

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