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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,894.73, 356,835.25 and 88,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,894.73, 356,835.25 and 88,131.70 is: 132,195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,894.73 : 356,835.25 = 88,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,894.73/356,835.25 = 88,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,894.73x = 356,835.25 × 88,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,894.73x = 31,448,497,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,448,497,202.43/237,894.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,195.01

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