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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,846.43, 356,665.83 and 89,998.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,846.43, 356,665.83 and 89,998.75 is: 134,958.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,846.43 : 356,665.83 = 89,998.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,846.43/356,665.83 = 89,998.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,846.43x = 356,665.83 × 89,998.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,846.43x = 32,099,478,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,099,478,867.71/237,846.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,958.84

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