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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,377.76, 356,057.36 and 59,882.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,377.76, 356,057.36 and 59,882.56 is: 89,821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,377.76 : 356,057.36 = 59,882.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,377.76/356,057.36 = 59,882.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,377.76x = 356,057.36 × 59,882.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,377.76x = 21,321,626,223.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,321,626,223.64/237,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,821.50

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