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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,162.94, 355,718.10 and 59,669.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,162.94, 355,718.10 and 59,669.98 is: 89,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,162.94 : 355,718.10 = 59,669.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,162.94/355,718.10 = 59,669.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,162.94x = 355,718.10 × 59,669.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,162.94x = 21,225,691,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,225,691,912.64/237,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,498.35

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