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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,179.76, 355,756.77 and 59,686.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,179.76, 355,756.77 and 59,686.44 is: 89,526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,179.76 : 355,756.77 = 59,686.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,179.76/355,756.77 = 59,686.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,179.76x = 355,756.77 × 59,686.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,179.76x = 21,233,855,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233,855,107.20/237,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,526.42

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