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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,777.12, 356,712.27 and 88,018.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,777.12, 356,712.27 and 88,018.68 is: 132,045.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,777.12 : 356,712.27 = 88,018.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,777.12/356,712.27 = 88,018.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,777.12x = 356,712.27 × 88,018.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,777.12x = 31,397,343,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,397,343,145.20/237,777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,045.27

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