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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,847, 356,770.50 and 60,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,847, 356,770.50 and 60,354.94 is: 90,532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,847 : 356,770.50 = 60,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,847/356,770.50 = 60,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,847x = 356,770.50 × 60,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,847x = 21,532,862,121.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,532,862,121.27/237,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,532.41

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