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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,886.98, 356,823.63 and 88,123.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,886.98, 356,823.63 and 88,123.95 is: 132,183.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,886.98 : 356,823.63 = 88,123.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,886.98/356,823.63 = 88,123.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,886.98x = 356,823.63 × 88,123.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,886.98x = 31,444,707,728.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,444,707,728.94/237,886.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,183.39

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