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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,651.22, 356,477.09 and 60,158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,651.22, 356,477.09 and 60,158.21 is: 90,237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,651.22 : 356,477.09 = 60,158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,651.22/356,477.09 = 60,158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,651.22x = 356,477.09 × 60,158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,651.22x = 21,445,023,562.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445,023,562.42/237,651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,237.38

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