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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,419.81, 356,128.35 and 59,926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,419.81, 356,128.35 and 59,926.08 is: 89,888.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,419.81 : 356,128.35 = 59,926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,419.81/356,128.35 = 59,926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,419.81x = 356,128.35 × 59,926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,419.81x = 21,341,375,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341,375,099.90/237,419.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,888.77

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