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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,279.65, 355,893.12 and 59,786.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,279.65, 355,893.12 and 59,786.64 is: 89,673.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,279.65 : 355,893.12 = 59,786.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,279.65/355,893.12 = 59,786.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,279.65x = 355,893.12 × 59,786.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,279.65x = 21,277,653,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,277,653,843.92/237,279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,673.32

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