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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,773.94, 356,707.53 and 88,015.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,773.94, 356,707.53 and 88,015.38 is: 132,040.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,773.94 : 356,707.53 = 88,015.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,773.94/356,707.53 = 88,015.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,773.94x = 356,707.53 × 88,015.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,773.94x = 31,395,748,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,395,748,801.81/237,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,040.33

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