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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,139.83, 355,683.54 and 59,646.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,139.83, 355,683.54 and 59,646.91 is: 89,463.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,139.83 : 355,683.54 = 59,646.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,139.83/355,683.54 = 59,646.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,139.83x = 355,683.54 × 59,646.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,139.83x = 21,215,424,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,215,424,098.86/237,139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,463.77

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