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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,163.46, 355,718.85 and 59,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,163.46, 355,718.85 and 59,670.50 is: 89,499.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,163.46 : 355,718.85 = 59,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,163.46/355,718.85 = 59,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,163.46x = 355,718.85 × 59,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,163.46x = 21,225,921,638.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,225,921,638.93/237,163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,499.12

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