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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,872.39, 356,820.93 and 60,381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,872.39, 356,820.93 and 60,381.14 is: 90,574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,872.39 : 356,820.93 = 60,381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,872.39/356,820.93 = 60,381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,872.39x = 356,820.93 × 60,381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,872.39x = 21,545,252,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,545,252,745.16/237,872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,574.84

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