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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,672.56, 356,505.04 and 57,759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,672.56, 356,505.04 and 57,759.44 is: 86,638.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,672.56 : 356,505.04 = 57,759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,672.56/356,505.04 = 57,759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,672.56x = 356,505.04 × 57,759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,672.56x = 20,591,531,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,591,531,467.58/237,672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,638.24

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