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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,767.04, 346,147.77 and 59,973.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,767.04, 346,147.77 and 59,973.62 is: 89,959.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,767.04 : 346,147.77 = 59,973.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,767.04/346,147.77 = 59,973.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,767.04x = 346,147.77 × 59,973.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,767.04x = 20,759,734,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,759,734,821.83/230,767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,959.70

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