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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,946.76, 356,809.56 and 88,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,946.76, 356,809.56 and 88,181 is: 132,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,946.76 : 356,809.56 = 88,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,946.76/356,809.56 = 88,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,946.76x = 356,809.56 × 88,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,946.76x = 31,463,823,810.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,463,823,810.36/237,946.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,230.52

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