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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,826.56, 356,721.48 and 87,996.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,826.56, 356,721.48 and 87,996.54 is: 131,988.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,826.56 : 356,721.48 = 87,996.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,826.56/356,721.48 = 87,996.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,826.56x = 356,721.48 × 87,996.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,826.56x = 31,390,255,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,390,255,983.68/237,826.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,988.02

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