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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,774.84, 356,658.72 and 57,861.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,774.84, 356,658.72 and 57,861.96 is: 86,792.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,774.84 : 356,658.72 = 57,861.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,774.84/356,658.72 = 57,861.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,774.84x = 356,658.72 × 57,861.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,774.84x = 20,636,972,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,636,972,590.29/237,774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,792.08

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