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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,390.55, 356,086.46 and 59,897.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,390.55, 356,086.46 and 59,897.54 is: 89,846.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,390.55 : 356,086.46 = 59,897.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,390.55/356,086.46 = 59,897.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,390.55x = 356,086.46 × 59,897.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,390.55x = 21,328,704,021.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,328,704,021.27/237,390.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,846.48

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