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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,678.26, 356,530.38 and 60,186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,678.26, 356,530.38 and 60,186.81 is: 90,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,678.26 : 356,530.38 = 60,186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,678.26/356,530.38 = 60,186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,678.26x = 356,530.38 × 60,186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,678.26x = 21,458,424,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,458,424,343.35/237,678.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,283.50

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