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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,307.56, 355,961.28 and 71,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,307.56, 355,961.28 and 71,095.56 is: 106,643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,307.56 : 355,961.28 = 71,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,307.56/355,961.28 = 71,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,307.56x = 355,961.28 × 71,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,307.56x = 25,307,266,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,307,266,539.92/237,307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,643.32

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