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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,853.83, 356,741.85 and 88,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,853.83, 356,741.85 and 88,058.91 is: 132,073.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,853.83 : 356,741.85 = 88,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,853.83/356,741.85 = 88,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,853.83x = 356,741.85 × 88,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,853.83x = 31,414,298,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,414,298,462.38/237,853.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,073.97

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