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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,411, 356,112.45 and 59,916.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,411, 356,112.45 and 59,916.71 is: 89,874.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,411 : 356,112.45 = 59,916.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,411/356,112.45 = 59,916.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,411x = 356,112.45 × 59,916.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,411x = 21,337,087,284.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337,087,284.32/237,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,874.05

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