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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,792, 356,436.60 and 87,936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,792, 356,436.60 and 87,936.16 is: 131,811.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,792 : 356,436.60 = 87,936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,792/356,436.60 = 87,936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,792x = 356,436.60 × 87,936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,792x = 31,343,665,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,343,665,887.46/237,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,811.27

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