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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,139.96, 355,683.72 and 59,647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,139.96, 355,683.72 and 59,647.04 is: 89,463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,139.96 : 355,683.72 = 59,647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,139.96/355,683.72 = 59,647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,139.96x = 355,683.72 × 59,647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,139.96x = 21,215,481,074.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,215,481,074.19/237,139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,463.96

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