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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,059.48, 355,530 and 92,994.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,059.48, 355,530 and 92,994.57 is: 139,468.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,059.48 : 355,530 = 92,994.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,059.48/355,530 = 92,994.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,059.48x = 355,530 × 92,994.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,059.48x = 33,062,359,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,062,359,472.10/237,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,468.63

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