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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,412.62, 356,106.17 and 59,921.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,412.62, 356,106.17 and 59,921.17 is: 89,878.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,412.62 : 356,106.17 = 59,921.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,412.62/356,106.17 = 59,921.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,412.62x = 356,106.17 × 59,921.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,412.62x = 21,338,297,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,338,297,610.16/237,412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,878.53

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