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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,138.89, 355,682.14 and 59,645.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,138.89, 355,682.14 and 59,645.97 is: 89,462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,138.89 : 355,682.14 = 59,645.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,138.89/355,682.14 = 59,645.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,138.89x = 355,682.14 × 59,645.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,138.89x = 21,215,006,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,215,006,102.86/237,138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,462.36

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