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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,777.86, 356,713.38 and 88,019.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,777.86, 356,713.38 and 88,019.43 is: 132,046.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,777.86 : 356,713.38 = 88,019.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,777.86/356,713.38 = 88,019.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,777.86x = 356,713.38 × 88,019.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,777.86x = 31,397,708,380.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,397,708,380.97/237,777.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,046.39

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