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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,139.71, 355,683.35 and 59,646.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,139.71, 355,683.35 and 59,646.78 is: 89,463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,139.71 : 355,683.35 = 59,646.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,139.71/355,683.35 = 59,646.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,139.71x = 355,683.35 × 59,646.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,139.71x = 21,215,366,527.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,215,366,527.11/237,139.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,463.58

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