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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,392.55, 356,089.47 and 59,899.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,392.55, 356,089.47 and 59,899.55 is: 89,849.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,392.55 : 356,089.47 = 59,899.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,392.55/356,089.47 = 59,899.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,392.55x = 356,089.47 × 59,899.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,392.55x = 21,329,596,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,329,596,932.79/237,392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,849.48

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