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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,845.43, 356,664.33 and 89,997.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,845.43, 356,664.33 and 89,997.75 is: 134,957.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,845.43 : 356,664.33 = 89,997.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,845.43/356,664.33 = 89,997.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,845.43x = 356,664.33 × 89,997.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,845.43x = 32,098,987,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,098,987,205.26/237,845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,957.34

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