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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,778.60, 356,667.42 and 57,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,778.60, 356,667.42 and 57,862.60 is: 86,793.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,778.60 : 356,667.42 = 57,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,778.60/356,667.42 = 57,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,778.60x = 356,667.42 × 57,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,778.60x = 20,637,704,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,637,704,256.49/237,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,793.78

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