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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,533.51, 356,312.48 and 60,042.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,533.51, 356,312.48 and 60,042.03 is: 90,066.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,533.51 : 356,312.48 = 60,042.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,533.51/356,312.48 = 60,042.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,533.51x = 356,312.48 × 60,042.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,533.51x = 21,393,724,313.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,393,724,313.32/237,533.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,066.13

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