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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,029.52, 355,544.28 and 70,817.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,029.52, 355,544.28 and 70,817.52 is: 106,226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,029.52 : 355,544.28 = 70,817.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,029.52/355,544.28 = 70,817.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,029.52x = 355,544.28 × 70,817.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,029.52x = 25,178,764,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178,764,159.79/237,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,226.28

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