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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,138.71, 355,681.86 and 59,645.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,138.71, 355,681.86 and 59,645.79 is: 89,462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,138.71 : 355,681.86 = 59,645.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,138.71/355,681.86 = 59,645.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,138.71x = 355,681.86 × 59,645.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,138.71x = 21,214,925,528.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,214,925,528.37/237,138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,462.10

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