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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,161.96, 355,716.60 and 59,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,161.96, 355,716.60 and 59,669 is: 89,496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,161.96 : 355,716.60 = 59,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,161.96/355,716.60 = 59,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,161.96x = 355,716.60 × 59,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,161.96x = 21,225,253,805.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,225,253,805.40/237,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,496.87

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