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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,501.54, 356,219.37 and 59,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,501.54, 356,219.37 and 59,997.60 is: 89,988.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,501.54 : 356,219.37 = 59,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,501.54/356,219.37 = 59,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,501.54x = 356,219.37 × 59,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,501.54x = 21,372,307,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372,307,273.51/237,501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,988.08

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