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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,740.13, 356,609.57 and 60,246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,740.13, 356,609.57 and 60,246.63 is: 90,369.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,740.13 : 356,609.57 = 60,246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,740.13/356,609.57 = 60,246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,740.13x = 356,609.57 × 60,246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,740.13x = 21,484,524,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,484,524,517.02/237,740.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,369.79

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