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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,281.64, 355,896.12 and 59,788.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,281.64, 355,896.12 and 59,788.64 is: 89,676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,281.64 : 355,896.12 = 59,788.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,281.64/355,896.12 = 59,788.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,281.64x = 355,896.12 × 59,788.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,281.64x = 21,278,544,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,278,544,996.08/237,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,676.32

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