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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,941.76, 356,802.06 and 88,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,941.76, 356,802.06 and 88,176 is: 132,223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,941.76 : 356,802.06 = 88,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,941.76/356,802.06 = 88,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,941.76x = 356,802.06 × 88,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,941.76x = 31,461,378,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,461,378,442.56/237,941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,223.02

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