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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,304.56, 356,015.10 and 71,092.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,304.56, 356,015.10 and 71,092.56 is: 106,656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,304.56 : 356,015.10 = 71,092.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,304.56/356,015.10 = 71,092.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,304.56x = 356,015.10 × 71,092.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,304.56x = 25,310,024,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,310,024,857.66/237,304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,656.29

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