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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,138.83, 355,682.04 and 59,645.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,138.83, 355,682.04 and 59,645.91 is: 89,462.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,138.83 : 355,682.04 = 59,645.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,138.83/355,682.04 = 59,645.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,138.83x = 355,682.04 × 59,645.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,138.83x = 21,214,978,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,214,978,946.46/237,138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,462.27

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