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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,796.56, 356,676.62 and 87,966.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,796.56, 356,676.62 and 87,966.41 is: 131,942.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,796.56 : 356,676.62 = 87,966.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,796.56/356,676.62 = 87,966.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,796.56x = 356,676.62 × 87,966.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,796.56x = 31,375,559,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,375,559,569.12/237,796.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,942.87

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