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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,903.48, 356,833.08 and 88,145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,903.48, 356,833.08 and 88,145.28 is: 132,209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,903.48 : 356,833.08 = 88,145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,903.48/356,833.08 = 88,145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,903.48x = 356,833.08 × 88,145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,903.48x = 31,453,151,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,453,151,749.86/237,903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,209.72

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