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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,651.35, 356,477.29 and 60,158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,651.35, 356,477.29 and 60,158.36 is: 90,237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,651.35 : 356,477.29 = 60,158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,651.35/356,477.29 = 60,158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,651.35x = 356,477.29 × 60,158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,651.35x = 21,445,089,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,445,089,884.44/237,651.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,237.61

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