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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,157.94, 355,710.62 and 59,664.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,157.94, 355,710.62 and 59,664.98 is: 89,490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,157.94 : 355,710.62 = 59,664.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,157.94/355,710.62 = 59,664.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,157.94x = 355,710.62 × 59,664.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,157.94x = 21,223,467,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223,467,028.09/237,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,490.86

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