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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,962.39, 356,716.04 and 88,162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,962.39, 356,716.04 and 88,162.47 is: 132,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,962.39 : 356,716.04 = 88,162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,962.39/356,716.04 = 88,162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,962.39x = 356,716.04 × 88,162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,962.39x = 31,448,966,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,448,966,734.21/237,962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,159.40

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