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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,503.16, 356,221.62 and 59,999.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,503.16, 356,221.62 and 59,999.16 is: 89,990.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,503.16 : 356,221.62 = 59,999.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,503.16/356,221.62 = 59,999.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,503.16x = 356,221.62 × 59,999.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,503.16x = 21,372,997,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372,997,973.84/237,503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,990.37

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