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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,967.65, 356,723.91 and 88,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,967.65, 356,723.91 and 88,167.72 is: 132,167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,967.65 : 356,723.91 = 88,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,967.65/356,723.91 = 88,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,967.65x = 356,723.91 × 88,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,967.65x = 31,451,533,814.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,451,533,814.19/237,967.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,167.27

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