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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,784.68, 356,573.34 and 89,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,784.68, 356,573.34 and 89,937 is: 134,866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,784.68 : 356,573.34 = 89,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,784.68/356,573.34 = 89,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,784.68x = 356,573.34 × 89,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,784.68x = 32,069,136,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,069,136,479.58/237,784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,866.29

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