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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,291.81, 355,911.39 and 59,798.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,291.81, 355,911.39 and 59,798.81 is: 89,691.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,291.81 : 355,911.39 = 59,798.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,291.81/355,911.39 = 59,798.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,291.81x = 355,911.39 × 59,798.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,291.81x = 21,283,075,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283,075,807.89/237,291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,691.57

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