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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,774.06, 356,707.80 and 88,015.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,774.06, 356,707.80 and 88,015.59 is: 132,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,774.06 : 356,707.80 = 88,015.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,774.06/356,707.80 = 88,015.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,774.06x = 356,707.80 × 88,015.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,774.06x = 31,395,847,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,395,847,474.60/237,774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,040.68

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