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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,771.72, 356,658.93 and 60,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,771.72, 356,658.93 and 60,279.12 is: 90,419.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,771.72 : 356,658.93 = 60,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,771.72/356,658.93 = 60,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,771.72x = 356,658.93 × 60,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,771.72x = 21,499,086,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,499,086,440.54/237,771.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,419.02

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