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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,268.42, 355,902.83 and 59,773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,268.42, 355,902.83 and 59,773.93 is: 89,660.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,268.42 : 355,902.83 = 59,773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,268.42/355,902.83 = 59,773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,268.42x = 355,902.83 × 59,773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,268.42x = 21,273,710,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273,710,847.22/237,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,660.95

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