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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,788.94, 356,579.66 and 89,941.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,788.94, 356,579.66 and 89,941.26 is: 134,872.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,788.94 : 356,579.66 = 89,941.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,788.94/356,579.66 = 89,941.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,788.94x = 356,579.66 × 89,941.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,788.94x = 32,071,223,910.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071,223,910.77/237,788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,872.65

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