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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,618.89, 356,428.51 and 60,125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,618.89, 356,428.51 and 60,125.73 is: 90,188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,618.89 : 356,428.51 = 60,125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,618.89/356,428.51 = 60,125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,618.89x = 356,428.51 × 60,125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,618.89x = 21,430,524,356.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,430,524,356.56/237,618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,188.64

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