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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,712.42, 356,581.64 and 60,220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,712.42, 356,581.64 and 60,220.97 is: 90,334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,712.42 : 356,581.64 = 60,220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,712.42/356,581.64 = 60,220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,712.42x = 356,581.64 × 60,220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,712.42x = 21,473,691,949.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,473,691,949.82/237,712.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,334.75

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