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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,161.94, 355,716.60 and 59,668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,161.94, 355,716.60 and 59,668.98 is: 89,496.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,161.94 : 355,716.60 = 59,668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,161.94/355,716.60 = 59,668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,161.94x = 355,716.60 × 59,668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,161.94x = 21,225,246,691.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,225,246,691.07/237,161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,496.85

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