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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,292.81, 355,912.89 and 59,799.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,292.81, 355,912.89 and 59,799.81 is: 89,693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,292.81 : 355,912.89 = 59,799.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,292.81/355,912.89 = 59,799.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,292.81x = 355,912.89 × 59,799.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,292.81x = 21,283,523,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,283,523,198.55/237,292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,693.08

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