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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,331.26, 355,951.52 and 71,119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,331.26, 355,951.52 and 71,119.26 is: 106,665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,331.26 : 355,951.52 = 71,119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,331.26/355,951.52 = 71,119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,331.26x = 355,951.52 × 71,119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,331.26x = 25,315,008,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,315,008,698.28/237,331.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,665.29

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