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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,389.65, 356,072.10 and 59,898.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,389.65, 356,072.10 and 59,898.21 is: 89,844.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,389.65 : 356,072.10 = 59,898.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,389.65/356,072.10 = 59,898.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,389.65x = 356,072.10 × 59,898.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,389.65x = 21,328,081,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,328,081,420.94/237,389.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,844.19

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