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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,329.62, 356,052.76 and 71,117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,329.62, 356,052.76 and 71,117.62 is: 106,693.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,329.62 : 356,052.76 = 71,117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,329.62/356,052.76 = 71,117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,329.62x = 356,052.76 × 71,117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,329.62x = 25,321,624,885.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,321,624,885.63/237,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,693.91

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