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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,999.84, 356,889 and 88,234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,999.84, 356,889 and 88,234.08 is: 132,310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,999.84 : 356,889 = 88,234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,999.84/356,889 = 88,234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,999.84x = 356,889 × 88,234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,999.84x = 31,489,772,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,489,772,577.12/237,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,310.06

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