Hedge the exchange rate risk with forward contract

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A French exporter of wine to the United States will receive $377 287 in 90 days. The exporter has collected the following information: Spot exchange rate today: €/$ 0.91167 90-day forward rate: €/$ 0.90870 90-day $ interest rate: 3.25% p.a. 90-day € interest rate: 1.9375% p.a.

The exporter decides to hedge the exchange rate risk with a forward contract. What will be the exporter’s cash flow in 90 days?

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