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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,778.74, 356,668.74 and 60,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,778.74, 356,668.74 and 60,285.84 is: 90,428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,778.74 : 356,668.74 = 60,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,778.74/356,668.74 = 60,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,778.74x = 356,668.74 × 60,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,778.74x = 21,502,074,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502,074,592.64/237,778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,428.92

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