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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,162.96, 355,718.10 and 59,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,162.96, 355,718.10 and 59,670 is: 89,498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,162.96 : 355,718.10 = 59,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,162.96/355,718.10 = 59,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,162.96x = 355,718.10 × 59,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,162.96x = 21,225,699,027
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,225,699,027/237,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,498.37

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