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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,950.31, 356,935.19 and 60,461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,950.31, 356,935.19 and 60,461.90 is: 90,695.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,950.31 : 356,935.19 = 60,461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,950.31/356,935.19 = 60,461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,950.31x = 356,935.19 × 60,461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,950.31x = 21,580,979,764.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,580,979,764.26/237,950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,695.32

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