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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,008.46, 355,501.44 and 59,511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,008.46, 355,501.44 and 59,511.54 is: 89,264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,008.46 : 355,501.44 = 59,511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,008.46/355,501.44 = 59,511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,008.46x = 355,501.44 × 59,511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,008.46x = 21,156,438,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,156,438,166.62/237,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,264.49

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