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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,341.09, 356,008.20 and 59,846.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,341.09, 356,008.20 and 59,846.91 is: 89,769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,341.09 : 356,008.20 = 59,846.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,341.09/356,008.20 = 59,846.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,341.09x = 356,008.20 × 59,846.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,341.09x = 21,305,990,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,305,990,704.66/237,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,769.50

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