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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,501.16, 356,218.62 and 59,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,501.16, 356,218.62 and 59,997.16 is: 89,987.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,501.16 : 356,218.62 = 59,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,501.16/356,218.62 = 59,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,501.16x = 356,218.62 × 59,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,501.16x = 21,372,105,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372,105,539.12/237,501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,987.37

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