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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,676.76, 356,515.94 and 60,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,676.76, 356,515.94 and 60,183.68 is: 90,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,676.76 : 356,515.94 = 60,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,676.76/356,515.94 = 60,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,676.76x = 356,515.94 × 60,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,676.76x = 21,456,439,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,456,439,164.36/237,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,275.72

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