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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,391.30, 356,087.59 and 59,898.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,391.30, 356,087.59 and 59,898.29 is: 89,847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,391.30 : 356,087.59 = 59,898.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,391.30/356,087.59 = 59,898.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,391.30x = 356,087.59 × 59,898.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,391.30x = 21,329,038,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,329,038,471.69/237,391.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,847.60

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