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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,893.73, 356,833.76 and 88,130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,893.73, 356,833.76 and 88,130.70 is: 132,193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,893.73 : 356,833.76 = 88,130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,893.73/356,833.76 = 88,130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,893.73x = 356,833.76 × 88,130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,893.73x = 31,448,008,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,448,008,611.78/237,893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,193.52

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