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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,781.44, 356,718.78 and 88,022.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,781.44, 356,718.78 and 88,022.88 is: 132,051.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,781.44 : 356,718.78 = 88,022.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,781.44/356,718.78 = 88,022.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,781.44x = 356,718.78 × 88,022.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,781.44x = 31,399,414,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,399,414,365.69/237,781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,051.58

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