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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,050.62, 355,548.56 and 59,544.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,050.62, 355,548.56 and 59,544.11 is: 89,309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,050.62 : 355,548.56 = 59,544.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,050.62/355,548.56 = 59,544.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,050.62x = 355,548.56 × 59,544.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,050.62x = 21,170,823,158.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,170,823,158.13/237,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,309.29

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