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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,808.84, 356,712.52 and 60,315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,808.84, 356,712.52 and 60,315.44 is: 90,472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,808.84 : 356,712.52 = 60,315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,808.84/356,712.52 = 60,315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,808.84x = 356,712.52 × 60,315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,808.84x = 21,515,272,597.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,515,272,597.31/237,808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,472.97

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