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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,771.84, 356,708.12 and 88,013.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,771.84, 356,708.12 and 88,013.37 is: 132,038.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,771.84 : 356,708.12 = 88,013.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,771.84/356,708.12 = 88,013.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,771.84x = 356,708.12 × 88,013.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,771.84x = 31,395,083,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,395,083,307.50/237,771.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,038.69

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