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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,329.44, 356,052.49 and 71,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,329.44, 356,052.49 and 71,117.44 is: 106,693.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,329.44 : 356,052.49 = 71,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,329.44/356,052.49 = 71,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,329.44x = 356,052.49 × 71,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,329.44x = 25,321,540,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,321,540,526.50/237,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,693.64

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