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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,782.44, 356,720.28 and 88,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,782.44, 356,720.28 and 88,023.88 is: 132,053.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,782.44 : 356,720.28 = 88,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,782.44/356,720.28 = 88,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,782.44x = 356,720.28 × 88,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,782.44x = 31,399,903,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,399,903,120.29/237,782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,053.08

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