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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,007, 355,510.50 and 70,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,007, 355,510.50 and 70,795 is: 106,192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,007 : 355,510.50 = 70,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,007/355,510.50 = 70,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,007x = 355,510.50 × 70,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,007x = 25,168,365,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,168,365,847.50/237,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,192.50

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