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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,542.26, 356,313.39 and 60,049.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,542.26, 356,313.39 and 60,049.27 is: 90,073.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,542.26 : 356,313.39 = 60,049.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,542.26/356,313.39 = 60,049.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,542.26x = 356,313.39 × 60,049.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,542.26x = 21,396,357,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,396,357,970.49/237,542.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,073.90

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