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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,530.52, 356,307.99 and 60,039.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,530.52, 356,307.99 and 60,039.03 is: 90,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,530.52 : 356,307.99 = 60,039.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,530.52/356,307.99 = 60,039.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,530.52x = 356,307.99 × 60,039.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,530.52x = 21,392,386,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392,386,100.85/237,530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,061.63

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