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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,622.06, 356,430 and 57,708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,622.06, 356,430 and 57,708.96 is: 86,562.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,622.06 : 356,430 = 57,708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,622.06/356,430 = 57,708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,622.06x = 356,430 × 57,708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,622.06x = 20,569,204,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,569,204,612.80/237,622.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,562.69

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