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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,744.63, 356,616.31 and 60,251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,744.63, 356,616.31 and 60,251.13 is: 90,376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,744.63 : 356,616.31 = 60,251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,744.63/356,616.31 = 60,251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,744.63x = 356,616.31 × 60,251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,744.63x = 21,486,535,653.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,486,535,653.93/237,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,376.53

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