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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,329.68, 355,994.52 and 59,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,329.68, 355,994.52 and 59,836 is: 89,754.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,329.68 : 355,994.52 = 59,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,329.68/355,994.52 = 59,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,329.68x = 355,994.52 × 59,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,329.68x = 21,301,288,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,301,288,098.72/237,329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,754.00

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