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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,145.61, 355,718.87 and 59,651.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,145.61, 355,718.87 and 59,651.43 is: 89,477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,145.61 : 355,718.87 = 59,651.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,145.61/355,718.87 = 59,651.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,145.61x = 355,718.87 × 59,651.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,145.61x = 21,219,139,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,219,139,273.48/237,145.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,477.26

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