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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,794.70, 356,738.66 and 88,036.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,794.70, 356,738.66 and 88,036.14 is: 132,071.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,794.70 : 356,738.66 = 88,036.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,794.70/356,738.66 = 88,036.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,794.70x = 356,738.66 × 88,036.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,794.70x = 31,405,894,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,405,894,615.17/237,794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,071.47

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