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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,782.72, 356,675.44 and 60,290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,782.72, 356,675.44 and 60,290.12 is: 90,435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,782.72 : 356,675.44 = 60,290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,782.72/356,675.44 = 60,290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,782.72x = 356,675.44 × 60,290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,782.72x = 21,504,005,078.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504,005,078.65/237,782.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,435.52

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