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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,278.38, 355,913.47 and 59,781.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,278.38, 355,913.47 and 59,781.46 is: 89,671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,278.38 : 355,913.47 = 59,781.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,278.38/355,913.47 = 59,781.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,278.38x = 355,913.47 × 59,781.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,278.38x = 21,277,026,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,277,026,870.27/237,278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,671.16

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