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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,767.59, 356,701.74 and 88,009.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,767.59, 356,701.74 and 88,009.12 is: 132,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,767.59 : 356,701.74 = 88,009.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,767.59/356,701.74 = 88,009.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,767.59x = 356,701.74 × 88,009.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,767.59x = 31,393,006,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,393,006,239.87/237,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,032.32

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