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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,272.55, 355,805.15 and 71,021.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,272.55, 355,805.15 and 71,021.67 is: 106,501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,272.55 : 355,805.15 = 71,021.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,272.55/355,805.15 = 71,021.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,272.55x = 355,805.15 × 71,021.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,272.55x = 25,269,875,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,269,875,592.49/237,272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,501.47

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