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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,789.93, 356,581.17 and 89,942.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,789.93, 356,581.17 and 89,942.25 is: 134,874.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,789.93 : 356,581.17 = 89,942.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,789.93/356,581.17 = 89,942.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,789.93x = 356,581.17 × 89,942.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,789.93x = 32,071,712,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071,712,737.43/237,789.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,874.14

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