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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,766.84, 356,696.88 and 88,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,766.84, 356,696.88 and 88,008.40 is: 132,029.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,766.84 : 356,696.88 = 88,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,766.84/356,696.88 = 88,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,766.84x = 356,696.88 × 88,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,766.84x = 31,392,321,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,392,321,693.79/237,766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,029.86

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