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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,056.61, 355,557.54 and 59,550.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,056.61, 355,557.54 and 59,550.12 is: 89,318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,056.61 : 355,557.54 = 59,550.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,056.61/355,557.54 = 59,550.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,056.61x = 355,557.54 × 59,550.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,056.61x = 21,173,494,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,173,494,173.90/237,056.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,318.30

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