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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,056.42, 355,580.89 and 59,563.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,056.42, 355,580.89 and 59,563.55 is: 89,344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,056.42 : 355,580.89 = 59,563.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,056.42/355,580.89 = 59,563.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,056.42x = 355,580.89 × 59,563.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,056.42x = 21,179,660,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,179,660,860.60/237,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,344.39

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