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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,622.76, 356,431.04 and 57,709.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,622.76, 356,431.04 and 57,709.66 is: 86,563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,622.76 : 356,431.04 = 57,709.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,622.76/356,431.04 = 57,709.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,622.76x = 356,431.04 × 57,709.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,622.76x = 20,569,514,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,569,514,131.85/237,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,563.74

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