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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,727.80, 356,604.48 and 60,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,727.80, 356,604.48 and 60,236.28 is: 90,357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,727.80 : 356,604.48 = 60,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,727.80/356,604.48 = 60,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,727.80x = 356,604.48 × 60,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,727.80x = 21,480,527,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,480,527,306.53/237,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,357.66

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