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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,218.40, 355,827.60 and 59,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,218.40, 355,827.60 and 59,731.20 is: 89,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,218.40 : 355,827.60 = 59,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,218.40/355,827.60 = 59,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,218.40x = 355,827.60 × 59,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,218.40x = 21,254,009,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,254,009,541.12/237,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,596.80

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