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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,275.12, 355,886.36 and 59,782.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,275.12, 355,886.36 and 59,782.12 is: 89,666.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,275.12 : 355,886.36 = 59,782.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,275.12/355,886.36 = 59,782.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,275.12x = 355,886.36 × 59,782.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,275.12x = 21,275,640,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275,640,115.44/237,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,666.54

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