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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,328.62, 356,051.26 and 71,116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,328.62, 356,051.26 and 71,116.62 is: 106,692.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,328.62 : 356,051.26 = 71,116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,328.62/356,051.26 = 71,116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,328.62x = 356,051.26 × 71,116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,328.62x = 25,321,162,157.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,321,162,157.94/237,328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,692.41

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