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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,774.56, 356,558.15 and 89,926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,774.56, 356,558.15 and 89,926.88 is: 134,851.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,774.56 : 356,558.15 = 89,926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,774.56/356,558.15 = 89,926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,774.56x = 356,558.15 × 89,926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,774.56x = 32,064,160,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,064,160,410.10/237,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,851.10

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