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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,388.65, 356,070.60 and 59,897.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,388.65, 356,070.60 and 59,897.21 is: 89,842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,388.65 : 356,070.60 = 59,897.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,388.65/356,070.60 = 59,897.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,388.65x = 356,070.60 × 59,897.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,388.65x = 21,327,633,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,327,633,722.67/237,388.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,842.69

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