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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,505.66, 356,225.37 and 60,001.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,505.66, 356,225.37 and 60,001.66 is: 89,994.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,505.66 : 356,225.37 = 60,001.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,505.66/356,225.37 = 60,001.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,505.66x = 356,225.37 × 60,001.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,505.66x = 21,374,113,534.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,374,113,534.11/237,505.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,994.12

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